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By Demba J
Musa Jammeh is not an outsider parachuting into the sport. He is a man who has lived and breathed Gambian football. From his days at Sateba FC to representing the national team, Falcon understands the heartbeat of the game. He knows the struggles of players, the aspirations of fans, and the systemic failures that have held Gambian football back. Unlike others who speak from theory, Musa speaks from experience, he has walked the pitch, felt the pressure, and carried the nation’s colours.
Why Others Cannot Be Trusted
Let us be honest, Gambian football deserves a better candidate, and that is Musa Jammeh.
- One candidate, who once slumbered at an airport only to have his bag stolen, containing over one million dalasis, cannot be trusted to handle the millions that flow through our football federation. If you cannot safeguard a bag containing that amount of money, how can you safeguard the nation’s game?
- Another candidate, who served as treasurer of the federation, failed to submit a financial report for three years. Three years of silence, three years of unanswered questions, three years of accountability lost. How can stakeholders entrust Gambian football to someone who could not even fulfil the most basic duty of transparency?
Why Gambian Football Stakeholders Must Rally Behind Musa Jammeh, the Falcon
In the turbulent landscape of Gambian football, where promises have too often been broken and leadership marred by questionable integrity, one name rises above the noise, Musa Jammeh, fondly known as Falcon. His candidacy is not just another bid for power, it is a call for reform, discipline, and development in Gambian football.
An Administrator of Proven Integrity
Currently serving as Director of Finance for the Gambia Armed Forces, Musa Jammeh has demonstrated qualities that are rare in Gambian football administration, discipline, transparency, and incorruptibility. Rising to the rank of Colonel is no small feat, it is a testament to decades of service, resilience, and trustworthiness. Handling one of the most sensitive positions in the army, he has never been found wanting in audits, investigations, or accountability. In a football ecosystem plagued by allegations of mismanagement, Musa’s record is presented as a breath of fresh air.
Debunking the “Army” Criticism
Some detractors, including certain media voices, have attempted to dismiss Musa’s candidacy on the grounds that he comes from the army. This argument is not only weak, it is insulting to Gambian football stakeholders. Should we reject a man of proven discipline, financial acumen, and national service simply because of his uniform? On the contrary, Musa’s military background is an asset. It means he brings order where there is chaos, accountability where there is waste, and vision where there is stagnation. Gambian football needs a reformer, not another career opportunist.
The Falcon’s Vision
Musa Jammeh’s policy programme is not a vague wish list, it is a blueprint for transformation. His plans emphasise:
- Grassroots development to nurture talent from every corner of the country
- Financial transparency to restore trust in football governance
- Infrastructure investment to modernise stadiums and training facilities
- Player welfare reforms to ensure athletes are respected, protected, and rewarded
This is not rhetoric, it is a practical agenda that can take Gambian football to heights it has never reached.
A Clear Choice
Let us make no mistake, Gambian football cannot afford another cycle of failed promises and compromised leadership. The choice before stakeholders is stark. On one side, candidates with chequered histories, tainted by allegations and mediocrity. On the other, Musa Jammeh, the Falcon, an incorruptible leader, seasoned administrator, and true son of Gambian football.
The time has come to reject recycled leadership and embrace reform. The time has come to vote for Musa Jammeh. Gambian football deserves a leader who will not only manage but transform, not only promise but deliver. Falcon is that leader.
