{"id":88135,"date":"2025-10-16T19:32:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T19:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/brikama-united-appoints-bakary-mankajang-as-new-head-coach"},"modified":"2025-10-16T20:19:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:19:12","slug":"brikama-united-appoints-bakary-mankajang-as-new-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/brikama-united-appoints-bakary-mankajang-as-new-head-coach","title":{"rendered":"Brikama United Appoints Bakary Mankajang as New Head Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Brikama United Football Club has announced the appointment of Bakary Mankajang as its new head coach ahead of the Gambia Football Federation Division One season.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Mankajang, who guided Greater Tomorrow FC to the GFF Cup final last season, resigned shortly before the final against TMT, with his former team eventually winning the cup.<\/p>\n<p>He succeeds Modou Touray, who led Brikama United last season after leaving fellow Brikama-based club Bombada FC.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBrikama United Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheriff Mankajang as the club\u2019s new head coach,\u201d the club stated on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Mankajang has signed a two-year contract, with an option for a one-year extension, and is expected to officially commence training with the team on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>The club also confirmed that former head coach Modou Touray will remain on board as Technical Director, ensuring continuity within the technical structure.<\/p>\n<p>Brikama United expressed full confidence in Mankajang\u2019s leadership as the team begins preparations for the upcoming season, emphasizing the club\u2019s commitment to building a competitive squad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. 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