By: Madi Senghore
Gambian youngster Assan Sanyang made his UEFA Youth League debut on Tuesday, playing the full 90 minutes as Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt lost 1-0 to Italian club Napoli.
Sanyang was named in the starting line-up for the European youth competition and remained on the pitch throughout the encounter.
Despite his full-match appearance, the Norwegian side could not avoid defeat against their Italian opponents.
The match provided Sanyang with valuable experience at youth level in European football, marking another step in his development as a young Gambian player competing abroad.
His involvement also reflects the opportunities available to Gambian talents seeking to establish themselves in European football.