By Arfang M.S. Camara
The minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie has announced that the government of the Gambia and the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) have decided to offer double bonus payment to the team if they secure a win or draw with Mali during their encounter on Sunday.
The minister made the announcement on Sunday), after visiting the Scorpions players during a meeting before the Mali match.
The Minister extended his congratulation to the team for having secured a win in their first game, and encouraged them to repeat the same victory against Mali.
He informed the team that the whole country, including H. E President Adama Barrow, the main opposition leaders and Gambians of all backgrounds have united in celebrating and supporting the team.
The Gambia played a 1-1 draw against Mali during their second Group F game of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Musa Barrow leveled the scores for The Gambia from the penalty spot in the 90th minute, before the Malian took the lead through Ibrahima Kone’s converted penalty in the 79th minute.
