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Summary of the Gambian Football Team’s Travel Challenges for CHAN-2024 Qualifiers
The Gambian national football team, comprised of local players, faced significant travel issues while preparing for their critical match against Algeria in the qualifiers for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which has been postponed to 2025. According to a statement from the Gambian Football Federation (GFF), the team was scheduled to depart from Nouakchott, Mauritania, but missed their flight to Algeria.
On their journey, the team successfully traveled from Senegal to Nouakchott; however, delays with their connecting flight from Mauritania Airways, which was coming from Guinea, meant that they arrived too late to catch their onward flight to Algeria. Upon reaching Nouakchott, the team found their flight to Alger had already departed.
The GFF confirmed that the team was expected to arrive in Algiers on Thursday morning and subsequently make their way to the city of Annaba for the match. The Federation stated that they were making every effort to facilitate the team’s travel and would engage with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to address the situation. The match is set to take place at the 19-May 1956 Stadium in Annaba at 7 PM.
In the first leg of this qualifier, held at the Independence Stadium in Bakau, both teams ended in a stalemate, with the match finishing 0-0. The GFF’s ongoing communication with fans and stakeholders highlights their commitment to the team’s success amidst the unforeseen travel difficulties.
Conclusion
The Gambian squad faces logistical challenges ahead of an important qualifier against Algeria, underscoring the complexities athletes often endure beyond the pitch. The GFF’s proactive measures, including close monitoring of the situation and engagement with CAF, indicate their dedication to resolving these issues swiftly to ensure player readiness for the match.
