Brufut FC Canarias Academy Launched, Receives Boost
Friday 22nd February 2008

By Lamin Darboe

Brufut FC Canarias Academy is the latest football academy established with the sole objective of grooming young talent from Brufut and surrounding areas.

The Brufut FC Canarias Academy was launched on Wednesday with high profile guests from Spain and the locality at the Brufut Primary School.

The launch also witnessed the presentation of football materials by Mr. Habier Blanco, a Spanish national, which includes, 5 sets of jerseys, 25 track suits, 10 pairs of football boots, 100 training helmets, 100 training T. shirts, 4 sets of referee jerseys, caps and 2 sets of children’s jerseys.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Blance, the donor, said the materials are part of his contribution towards the development of grassroots football in the country.

“I believed that the academy will greatly support, improve and develop football in Brufut and it environs,” he added.

Alhagie Yunus Sanno Alkalo of Brufut, who spoke earlier, called for unity and understanding among the youths of Brufut and urged the Brufut FC Canarias Academy to make good use of the items.

 Receiving the items, the Chairman, Western Region Divisional Sports Committee, Lamin King Colley expressed appreciation to the donor for the gesture. He said the materials will help the academy in the promotion and development of grassroots football in Brufut.

Another speaker Badou Jasseh, Chairman of The Gambia Referee’s Association, commended Mr. Blanco for his tremendous gesture and called on other donors to emulate him.

Later, an exhibition match was held between Rangers Football Club and a Brufut Selection to entertain the guests.

Mr. Habier Blanco arrived in Banjul with four other guests to witness the presentation and launch of the Brufut FC Canarias Academy.