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Momodou
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 Posted - 06 Jun 2008 : 22:06:01
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World and African cup qualifiers between the Scorpions of The Gambia and the Terranga Lions of Senegal
Date: Sunday 8th June 2008
Place: The Independence Stadium in Bakau
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shaka
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Posted - 07 Jun 2008 : 14:28:10
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Courtesy of the Senegalese Observer.
GAMBIA/SENEGAL DERBY: TOMORROW "LE PETIT POUCET" FACES THE DOUBTING OGRE.
Having proven her worth among the smaller categories of world football, The Gambia is seeking prestige among giants. The first test of such nature: Senegal. Galvanized by a considerable breakthrough in FIFA rankings and an honourable exit against Liberia, the Scorpions have only one wish:to finally ring the bell against the Lions.
Just weeks before the start of their qualification campaign for the FIFA World Cup, South Africa 2010, the Gambia made its entry into the top 100 of FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings. For the Scorpions, it is a historical moment. Their highest ranking so far has been 101st place obtained in September 1994. Today it had moved by 19 places and arrive at 83rd highest in the world. She is now the 16th highest among African nations. This breakthrough bodes quite well for the Gambia and was confirmed from the very start of the playoffs by stalling Liberia to a very valuable draw away from home. One way to show that progress is not coincidental, but a long-term work. The Gambia who had represented Africa in two FIFA junior tournaments, won the African under-17 championship in 2005 and participated in the wake of the World Cup in the same category. The under-20s followed the lead of their juniors in qualifying for the World Cup. This means that the Gambia has so far developed a good youth policy with the single objective: to one day compete with the seniors. And the match against the Lions tomorrow in case of a victory, would sound like a click. Unfortunately for them, they fall on a Senegalese team seeking to bounce back after receiving a good slap in Ghana.
http://www.seneweb.com/news/elections2007/article.php?artid=16781 |
Edited by - shaka on 07 Jun 2008 15:02:22 |
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shaka
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Posted - 07 Jun 2008 : 14:52:31
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By the way this is what i gathered from the French meaning of Le Petit Poucet
Le Petit Poucet is a famous tale by Charles Perrault .
In short, a poor family menaced by famine decide to get rid of their children by losing them in the woods. The youngest child "Petit Poucet" understands what his parents are plotting. He collects stones and drops ("égrener" in French) them one after the other behind him to ascertain they'll find their way back home. If I remember well, the story ends well.
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Jun 2008 : 15:05:30
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Thanks Momodou for the information.
Shaka merci pour une tres belle traduction
Good luck to the boys. I hope the match would be played in peace and tranquility. |
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shaka
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Posted - 07 Jun 2008 : 16:46:38
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| Be careful what you say to me in French, because i might just think that you are swearing at me. My French is very, very elementary. The above is what i managed to piece together from what is usually a poor internet translation. I also hope the match would finish in peace with the Scorpions finally beating the long hoodoo of our inability to beat our cousins across the border. My prediction 2-1 to the scorpions. COME ON YOU SCORPIONS!!!! |
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shaka
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 11:18:29
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Courtesy of Ferloo.com
SENEGAL:PROBABLE ELEVEN TO FACE THE GAMBIA
Banjul, Special Despatch-Against The Gambia on Sunday, the technical staff could make slight changes to the starting eleven of the Lions. Thus from the last turnout, Lamin N'diaye and Diouf could be put on the bench, with Sougou and Henri Camara brought in attack.
Changes will also be affected on the left with the introduction of Frederic Mendy to replace Babacarr Gueye. The other changes might be in midfield where Ousman Ndoye might play in place of Pape Malick Ba. For the rest, the same player who started the match against Algeria last week will resume their positions.
PROBABLE TEAM
Goalkeeper: Tony Sylva
Defense: Pape Malickou Diakhate, Abdoulie Diagne Faye, Pape W. Ndiaye, Ibou Faye
Midfield: Ousman Ndoye, Diomansy Kamara, Frederic Mendy and Bayal Sall.
Attack: Henri Camara and Modou Sougou.
http://www.seneweb.com/news/elections2007/article.php?artid=16795 |
Edited by - shaka on 08 Jun 2008 11:21:04 |
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shaka
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 11:29:30
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| Good news folk, today's match can be followed live at seneweb.com |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 12:41:42
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| Thanks for the good news Shaka. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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shaka
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 13:09:37
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Originally posted by Momodou
Thanks for the good news Shaka.
You are welcome bro.
Latest news from the other group game:
Algeria 3-0 Liberia |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 14:10:50
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The match could also be followed here in the UK live for those who have statelite disc capable of tuning on to 2STV channel.
I have feeling that the scorpions will make history today. I am going for a 2-1 score in favour of the Scorpions. |
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kiwi
Sweden
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 17:28:03
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| Who is Gambia´s goalkeeper? |
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shaka
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 18:38:41
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| I think it's Musa Bajaha. I am not sure if Gambia's number 1 Pa Dembo is available this time around. |
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shaka
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 20:13:59
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Gambia 0-0 Senegal,end of first half. Brilliant performance by the Scorpions in the first. They made the Senegalese super stars look quite ordinary to be frank. Njogu Demba and Mustapha Jarju(Toubabo) upfront gave the Senegalese defense a torrid time, with both of them coming quite close to breaking the stalemate. Senegal are down to ten men after Abdel Mangane was sent off for a second yellow card. With a little bit of luck the scorpions can pull off a shocking victory here. Hope they up the momentum in the second half.
Gambia starting lineup: Goalkeeper: Robert BADJIE(Papis)
Defense: Aziz Corr Nyang, Abdou Jammeh, Ousman Colley, Pa SAIKOU Kujabi
Midfield: Ebou Sillah, Mathew Mendy, Idi Sonko, Tijan Jaiteh
Strikers: Njogu Demba and Mustapha Jarjue |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 21:17:32
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| The match ended 0-0. Congratulation to both teams. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 22:02:41
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Indeed it was a great game. There has been marked improvement on the Gambian side. They have played confidently. However, their passes need improvement.
The senegalese weren't bad either but they were made to look ordinary.
I am down some how cos this was an opportunity to make our visit to Dakar which would be the last group match( i guess)easy.
Anyway am generally impressed and proud by both teams. |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 22:04:56
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Shaka.
Aziz corr play upfront, striker, Mathew in defense, Jarjue in Midfield and Idi came on as sub for Aziz |
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