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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span>One of the greatest post-independence national athletes Bambo Fatty passed away on Tuesday night. He was in his 70s.<\/b><\/p>\n

Bamako represented The Gambia in numerous African and Commonwealth Games and was the best 400metres splinter of his generation in the country.<\/p>\n

Bambo was well known in the region as the fleet- footed member of the Gambian relay team in both 100 and 4\u00d7100 meters which dominated regional competitions in the1970s.<\/p>\n

Upon retirement Bambo continued to serve Gambian athletics training athletes and administering competitions.<\/p>\n

Alongside athletics, Bambo was a passionate football lover. He was among the early officials of Real De Banjul Football Club. On Tuesday, the club paid tribute to his dedication and legendary service.<\/p>\n

\u201cBambo was a member and trainer of the club who served with purpose, dedication, and passion,\u201d a statement from the club said.<\/p>\n

The ever jovial and smiling Bambo Fatty from Allen- Perseverance Streets Junction also worked for national water and electricity company Nawec where he was much loved and remembered as a versatile and energetic technical and field staff.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Gambia<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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