{"id":30189,"date":"2023-02-19T17:23:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T17:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/fenerbahce-signs-two-promising-gambian-players-but-age-controversy-surfaces-among-fans"},"modified":"2023-02-19T18:29:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T18:29:05","slug":"fenerbahce-signs-two-promising-gambian-players-but-age-controversy-surfaces-among-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/fenerbahce-signs-two-promising-gambian-players-but-age-controversy-surfaces-among-fans","title":{"rendered":"Fenerbah\u00e7e signs two promising Gambian players, but age controversy surfaces among fans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The recent acquisition of two Gambian football talents by Fenerbahc\u0327e, the Turkish Super Lig club, has stirred up a hornet\u2019s nest among some of the club\u2019s most passionate supporters. While the Yellow-Navy Blues\u2019 new signings, Cherno Alagie Jobe and Cherno Saho, are seen by many as a potential boost to the club\u2019s youth team, there are concerns about the players\u2019 ages that have raised eyebrows among the more sceptical fans.<\/b><\/p>\n

Fenerbahc\u0327e has signed two Gambian youngsters, Cherno Alagie Jobe and Cherno Saho, to join the club\u2019s youth team. However, the signing of the LK Giants duo has sparked controversy among some fans who doubt the players\u2019 age.<\/p>\n

According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedula, Fenerbahc\u0327e reached an agreement to sign the young striker and midfielder who were scouted at an event in December 2022. But the excitement among some fans was short-lived as doubts began to emerge about the players\u2019 real age.<\/p>\n

Fans took to social media to criticize the duo, with some claiming that their Instagram photos were edited to make them appear younger. Others pointed out that one of the players shared a photo at the age of 12, suggesting that he could not be born in 2005 as stated in the news report.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe (Saho) could have fought in the second world war in 1945,\u201d one fan retweeted.<\/p>\n

One fan even shared a screenshot of a chat with Cherno Alagie Jobe, asking for videos of him playing, to which he replied that he had none. These doubts have led some fans to question whether the club has been misled about the players\u2019 age and talent.<\/p>\n

Despite the controversy, some fans remain optimistic about the duo\u2019s potential to become the next big thing at Fenerbahc\u0327e. Ahbey Yusuf, a diehard Fenerbahc\u0327e fan, compared them to club legends Musa Sow, Emenike, and Webo, hoping that they will live up to the fans\u2019 expectations.<\/p>\n

The signing of Cherno Alagie Jobe and Cherno Saho into the Fenerbahc\u0327e youth team has certainly divided the fans. Some are optimistic, while others remain sceptical. Only time will tell if the duo can prove their doubters wrong and become stars for the club.<\/p>\n

While Fenerbahc\u0327e has made a promising acquisition, it remains to be seen if the players will live up to their potential. The age controversy surrounding the duo will undoubtedly make for an interesting subplot as their careers progress.<\/p>\n

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