Stakeholders have expressed their delight in the election of Mr. Lamin Kaba Bajo as the new President of the West African Football Union (WAFU).
Mr. Bajo became the first Gambian ever to be elected as WAFU President, replacing Guinean Antonio Souare. Mr. Bajo, 57, was elected unopposed, at the 44th General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Arusha, Tanzania, a prove of his growing influence and trust amongst his fellow continental football administrators.
By the virtue of his election as a regional President, Mr. Lamin Kaba Bajo now automatically becomes an Executive Committee Member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and today took part in his first meeting as an ExCO Member.
One of the many notable reactions to this gratifying news is the Ministry of Youth & Sports. The Ministry, on its official Facebook page, said it is their conviction that Mr Bajo’s election to head the sub-regional body will not only usher progress in the region but will be beneficial to the Gambia’s football development.
“With great pleasure and joy, we extend our heartiest congratulations to our club President – Honourable Lamin Kaba Bajo for being elected as the new President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A, at the 44th General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Arusha, Tanzania,” BK Milan said in a statement.
The first stakeholder to react to Mr. Bajo’s election is Real de Banjul. “Congratulations to the President of The Gambia Football Federation Hon Lamin Kaba Bajo who has been elected as the President of the West Africa Football Union (AWFU) Zone A,” the Banjul-based Club said.
The President of PSV Wellingara Football Club, Hon Abdoulie Ceesay, who doubles as the National Assembly Member for Old Yundum, said: “I’m wishing you more success and personal fulfilment in your new role. May God Almighty guide you in your decisions as we together fulfil our mission of always doing what is best for our football.” Mr. Ceesay’s Club, who just secured promotion back to the Gambian top flight, as well as Basse’s second division outfit, Wagadu both congratulated the new WAFU A President.
The North Bank Region Football Association (NBRFA), Banjul United Football Club, and Waa Banjul all weighted in the congratulations. The National Scorpions Fans Club also congratulated him and prayed for Allah to bestow in him the zeal to be able to lead Gambia an African football to higher heights.
“Congratulations to the President of The Gambia Football Federation Honourable Lamin Kaba Bajo on your elevation as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A. It’s a big win for The Gambia and we are wishing you all the best of luck in your new role,” Team Rhino of the first division also said in a statement.
“Greater Tomorrow Football Academy and Club congratulate Honourable Lamin Kabba Bajo, President of The Gambia Football Federation on his historic election as the president of West African Football Union (WAFU), Zone A. This is another milestone in your leadership career in football management and Greater Tomorrow Football Academy has no smidgen of doubt that you will live up to expectations. The news of your election to this new position was received by us with great excitement and joy. May the Almighty God guide and protect you in your new position and may He grant you [the] wisdom and knowledge needed to carry out the task. Cheers and Congratulations,” Greater Tomorrow of the second division said.
