{"id":95207,"date":"2026-03-20T10:12:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/colley-stars-fc-sign-striker-modou-manneh-in-promotion-bid"},"modified":"2026-03-20T10:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:48:14","slug":"colley-stars-fc-sign-striker-modou-manneh-in-promotion-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/colley-stars-fc-sign-striker-modou-manneh-in-promotion-bid","title":{"rendered":"Colley Stars FC Sign Striker Modou Manneh in Promotion Bid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>Colley Stars FC have signed experienced forward Modou Manneh, popularly known as \u201cPato,\u201d as they step up efforts to secure promotion.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Manneh, who previously played for Marimoo Pakfood FC, brings experience and attacking strength to the squad at a crucial stage of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Club officials said the striker is expected to strengthen the team\u2019s frontline, given his goal-scoring ability and experience in the domestic league.<\/p>\n<p>The signing underscores Colley Stars\u2019 ambition to build a competitive side capable of gaining promotion to the Gambia First Division.<\/p>\n<p>The club will be counting on Manneh\u2019s contribution as the campaign progresses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Gambia<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. Colley Stars FC have signed experienced forward Modou Manneh, popularly known as \u201cPato,\u201d as they step up efforts to secure promotion. Manneh, who previously played for Marimoo Pakfood FC, brings experience and attacking strength to the squad at a crucial stage of the season. 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