Youth and Sports Secretary of State sends Thank you message to President Jammeh

The Secretary of State for Youth and Sports Sheriff Gomez has sent a congratulation and thank you message to His Excellency President Alhaji Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh for his personal contributions towards the landmark victory of the Darling Scorpions against the Lions of Senegal in the recent CAF/FIFA World Cup and the development of sports in The Gambia.

The message reads:

"Your Excellency, October 11th 2008 marked the climax of our Darling Scorpions CAF/FIFA football campaign in which they went on top of Senegal resulting in the latter's elimination, a feat that the Gambia could not achieve for 46 years.

Your Excellency, it is my belief that the contribution of this feat in galvanizing national pride and self esteem, belief, confidence, esprit de crops, the feel good factor and the resultant national unity is immeasurable.

It is for this reason, Your Excellency that I personally want to take this opportunity on behalf of the Department of State and on behalf of the entire Youth and Sports fraternity to formally recognize, commend and stand in ovation to Your Excellency, for your personal, financial and spiritual contributions towards bringing back the belief - "We can" - that has alluded us for the past 46 years.

While the Darling Scorpions made history, it is no doubt a clear testimony of Your Excellency's inspirational leadership and personal qualities that harnesses the national effort necessary for such a success.

The Department of State, the GFA, the darling scorpions and indeed the entire Youth and Sports fraternity joins me in prayers that the Almighty Allah guide and guard Your Excellency – the Supreme Coach – to make The Gambia a positive force to reckon with, the world over".