Mboge has worked with the GFF since April 2015, working across all categories assisting various coaches and teams and most recently as Assistant Head Coach of the Senior team. He has had the opportunity to work under coaches such as Peter Bonu Johnson, Raoul Savoy, Alagie Sarr and currently Sang Ndong.
‘I’m very happy and proud to take this next step in my career. Having worked across various national teams, this is a role that excites me as we have a strong history at youth level. I’ve seen some great players and worked with some great people and with the help of all involved, I’m confident that we can build and present a team that will make the country proud. I am also grateful to the Executive for the opportunity that they have given me.’
When he first returned to The Gambia, Mboge worked with the U-20s on a voluntary basis and has now come full circle to take up the leadership mantle himself.
Mboge will continue to oversee the U-17 National Team until a permanent appointment is made.
The U-20 National team serves as the development squad in identifying future National Team players. The Young Scorpions have a proud record at this level having qualified for the U-20 Cup of Nations in 2007 and 2011. The 2007 squad led by Bonu Johnson, secured third place at the tournament which gained qualification for the U-20 FIFA World Cup held in Canada where they were eventually eliminated in the Round of 16.