Gambians pay transferring tribute to late goalkeeper Wandeh Njie
Gambians from all walks of life, together with soccer followers and fanatics, have paid transferring tribute to the previous Gambian worldwide and goalkeeper Wandeh Njie, who handed away within the United Kingdom after battling a protracted sickness.
The late Njie left behind 4 kids and a spouse.
A lot of mourners confirmed as much as his funeral ceremony in Bakau, the place he was laid to relaxation, following the return of his stays from the UK.
Among the mourners was Willy Abraham, president of Real de Banjul, a membership Njie performed for. Abraham described the deceased as “an trustworthy and beneficiant man“ whose legacy might be remembered eternally.
“I can’t say much, but Wandeh was a good man and he was my friend and trustee. Wandeh has contributed a lot to the national football team and he helped many other former players financially,” he mentioned in his tribute remarks.
Also, Ba Tambedou, former Gambian minister of justice and legal professional normal, was among the many mourners who confirmed as much as pay their tribute. He praised the deceased as “a generous man whose departure left an unhealed scar in the hearts of scores of Gambians”.
He mentioned: “we knew each other through football and he was a good brother of mine. He was a jovial man who cared for everyone.”
Aunty Ndey Njie, organic sister to the deceased, additionally described her late brother as somebody who was a pivotal determine within the household.
“He was a good brother, who respected everyone in the family. We will surely miss him in the family,” she mentioned.
Waka Jagne, a childhood buddy of the deceased, described him as a “good friend of mine” whose demise “saddens me.”
Some have lashed out on the authorities for not offering a state funeral to such a legend and expressed disappointment on the absence of the minister of youths and sports activities on the funeral.
By Adama Makasuba
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