22/08/2018
Gambia v Algeria match hit with Player crises , Steve Trawally dropped.
Many Gambian Players are not ready to play for Gambia as they dont see a clear plan in the GFF
The final list of selected players are yet avaible to the general public or the press nonetheless we have got the intelligence that Steve Trawally wasn’t selected. Confusion of role and position is still raw and fresh within the technical department of the scorpions.
The current U20 coach Matar Mboge is believed to guide head coach Tom Sainfiet in selecting players for this decisive encounter. Steve Trawally is a victim of Matar Mboge"s presence in the national team. The duo spent time together at Real de Banjul were both made impacts and even ended up winning the league. Prior to Steve"s departure to China , he had personal issues with the coach regarding his position, and since then their relationship went South. Most national team matches that Steve appeared for the Gambia, he is been played out of Position.
Ahead of the final selected players announcement, Head coach Tom Saintfiet haven’t communicated with Steve or his representatives , when all chosen players have received their invitation letter.
Both Matar Mboge and the Gambia football federation are expected to stand independent in denying having any influences on team selection. We know that the coach couldn’t made his choice without consultations with the technical director and the coaches of the U20 and U23 respectively.
Ali Sowe who returned to his parent club Chievo Verona last week, did not make the list either while Modou Barrow is excused for family reasons.
Sympathizers of the Federation are currently out to save faces of the federation and salvage the crises.
Steve Trawally is believed to be the image of Gambian football in the 21st century and a good marketing symbol.
Source: Buba Fallaboweh Jallow
