FIFA has appointed Lamin Kabba Bajo, President of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF), as Chair of its Grassroots and Amateur Football Committee for the 2025–2029 term — a milestone moment for Gambian and African football.
This appointment makes Bajo the first Gambian ever to head a FIFA Standing Committee, highlighting his growing influence in international football leadership. The committee plays a crucial role in shaping the foundation of the global game — nurturing participation, development, and inclusivity from community-level football to professional stages.
Under Bajo’s leadership, Gambian football has undergone a remarkable transformation. Over the past decade, he has championed youth development, guided the national team — the Scorpions — to consecutive Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, and strengthened local football structures.
“The appointment reflects Mr. Bajo’s unmatched commitment to developing Gambian football from the grassroots to the elite level,” the GFF said in an official statement. “His leadership has been instrumental in achieving sustained progress across all levels of the game.”
Beyond his GFF presidency, Bajo serves as head of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A and has been a member of FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber since 2021, where he helps regulate player transfers and eligibility.
Though Gambians have previously served on FIFA panels, this chairmanship represents a new era of African participation in global football governance — one that many see as a catalyst for further investment in grassroots football across the continent.
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