Gambia Volleyball Federation - GVBF

19/10/2026

GVBF NATIONAL KNOCKOUT CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 — SEMI-FINAL FIXTURES ARE HERE!

The battle for the crown continues! After thrilling encounters in the previous rounds, the remaining teams are ready to fight for a place in the Grand Finals of the GVBF National Knockout Championship 2026.

📅 SEMI-FINAL FIXTURES
Check the official schedule for match dates and kick-off times.

📍 VENUE: Stadium

🎟️ TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎟️

As we enter the final stages of the competition, the GVBF is pleased to announce a flat-rate entrance fee of D50 for both the Semi-Finals and Grand Finals.

💵 Ticket Price: D50
🏐 Applicable to all Semi-Final and Final matches
📍 All matches will be played at the Stadium.

Expect intense rivalries, exciting rallies, and top-quality volleyball as teams battle for the ultimate prize!

📣 Volleyball fans, come out in numbers, support your favourite teams, and be part of the excitement as we approach the climax of the 2026 National Knockout Championship.

🏆 One Game. One Chance. One Champion.

19/10/2026

The Gambia Volleyball Federation wishes its Administrative Officer, Sheikh Mbenga, all the best following his selection for the ECOWAS–CNOSS Volunteer Programme for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to a historic sporting event and promote regional cooperation through sport.

We are proud of you, Sheikh, and wish you a successful, rewarding and memorable experience in Dakar as you contribute to the delivery of the Youth Olympic Games.

Congratulations, and make The Gambia and the volleyball family proud! 🇬🇲

12/10/2026

GVBF NATIONAL KNOCKOUT CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 — QUARTER-FINAL FIXTURES

The Round 1 battles are behind us, and the competition is heating up as we head into the Quarter-Finals!

The remaining teams are now just a few steps away from the ultimate prize, with every match carrying the pressure, excitement, and determination of knockout volleyball.

📅 QUARTER-FINAL SCHEDULE 📍 Check the fixtures for match dates, times, and venues.

Who will secure a place in the Semi-Finals? Who will see their championship journey come to an end?

The stakes are higher, the pressure is greater, and the road to glory continues!

📣 Volleyball fans, get ready to support your favourite teams!

🏆 One Game. One Chance. One Champion.

12/10/2026

GVBF NATIONAL KNOCKOUT CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 — ROUND 1 STANDINGS

The Round 1 battles are complete, and the race for the 2026 National Knockout title is heating up!

📊 We are pleased to share the Round 1 standings as we look ahead to the highly anticipated Quarter-Finals.

The teams have fought hard to reach this stage, and the competition is set to become even more intense as we move closer to crowning our champions.

📅 QUARTER-FINAL FIXTURES COMING SOON!
Stay tuned to our official platforms for the fixtures and further updates.

11/10/2026

FIVB LEVEL II COACHES COURSE CONCLUDES IN BANJUL WITH 98% PASS RATE

Banjul, The Gambia, October 11, 2026 — The five-day International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Level II Coaches Course has successfully concluded in Banjul, attracting 21 participants from three countries and recording an impressive 98 per cent pass rate.

The course, organised by the Gambia Volleyball Federation, formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen coaching capacity, improve technical knowledge and promote the development of volleyball in The Gambia and beyond.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, GVBF President Bai Dodou Jallow expressed appreciation to all participants for their commitment and congratulated those who successfully completed the course. He also acknowledged the contribution of the FIVB course instructor, Faysal Bundhun, and the support of stakeholders in making the programme a success.

The president Bai reaffirmed the importance of investing in coaching education as a means of improving the technical quality of volleyball and building a stronger foundation for the sport’s future development.

FIVB Course Instructor Faysal Bundhun also congratulated the participants on completing the intensive training programme. He encouraged them to apply the knowledge and practical skills acquired during the course in their respective clubs, communities and national volleyball programmes.

Representing the National Sports Council, Babucarr Secka delivered similar congratulatory remarks, commending the participants for their dedication and underscoring the importance of continuous professional development in sports coaching.

With a 98 per cent pass rate, the course represents a significant step towards strengthening the technical capacity of volleyball coaches and supporting the continued growth of the sport in The Gambia and the wider region.

10/10/2026

HISTORY MADE AGAIN! GAMBIA CLIMBS TO 133RD IN THE FIVB WORLD RANKINGS

We are rising, and the world is taking notice! 🌍

Gambian volleyball has reached another significant milestone, with The Gambia ranked 133rd in the world with 3.46 points, according to the latest FIVB ranking

From making our historic debut at the African Nations Championship in 2023 to their memorable performance against nine-time African champions Egypt at the 2026 African Nations Championship in Tunisia, where The Gambia won the opening set 28–26, the Scorpions have continued to demonstrate their potential and fighting spirit.

LATEST FIVB WORLD RANKING FIGURES 🇬🇲🌍

133. 🇬🇲 The Gambia — 3.46 points
134. 🇧🇲 Bermuda — 3.32 points
135. England — 2.15 points
136. 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire — 1.74 points

For the Gambia Volleyball Federation, this milestone represents more than a position on a ranking table. It reflects the ambition, hard work, and progress of our players, coaches, administrators, and everyone contributing to the development of the sport in the country.

The journey is far from over. With continued investment in player development, competitive exposure, and grassroots volleyball, the ambition remains to take Gambian volleyball to even greater heights.

The Gambia is rising. The Scorpions are hungry for more. The journey to the Top 100 continues! 🇬🇲🦂🔥

10/10/2026

Locked in! 🔐 📅
Goodluck Gambia! 🇬🇲

DRAW ALERT! TEAM GAMBIA DISCOVERS DAKAR 2026 OPPONENTS! 🇬🇲🔥

It's official! Our Beach Volleyball queens Fatima Sanneh & Kaddy Saidy have been drawn in POOL A for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games!

A big group, a big stage! From South America to North America to Asia - The Gambia will battle the world on African sand!

Our girls are ready to fly the flag high. This is history in the making - the first Youth Olympic Games on African soil!

📅 Competition Dates: 31 October - 4 November

Who should we face first? Comment your predictions below! 👇

Let's go Gambia! Let's go Scorpions!

09/10/2026

FIVB LEVEL II COACHES COURSE CONTINUES WITH ON-COURT PRACTICAL SESSIONS!

The ongoing FIVB Level II Coaches Course continued this afternoon with participants taking to the court for practical sessions, putting their knowledge into action and applying the technical concepts learned during the course.

The practical sessions provide an important opportunity for coaches to sharpen their technical skills, improve their training methods, and strengthen their understanding of modern volleyball coaching under the guidance of FIVB Instructor Fayzal Bundhun.

The Gambia Volleyball Federation remains committed to investing in coach education and development as part of its efforts to raise the standard of volleyball in The Gambia and beyond.

📸 Here are some highlights from this afternoon’s practical sessions!

Developing Coaches. Raising Standards. Growing Volleyball.

08/10/2026

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CONGRATULATIONS, SESDO! 🇬🇲👏

The Gambia Volleyball Federation (GVBF) warmly congratulates SESDO on securing the €1,000 World ParaVolley Activation Funding Grant to support its community outreach and talent identification project.

This is a significant step towards promoting inclusive sports development, identifying new ParaVolley talents, and creating more opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in volleyball.

We look forward to the successful implementation of this project and its positive impact on the growth of ParaVolley in The Gambia.

Congratulations once again to SESDO! Together, let us continue building an inclusive and stronger volleyball community.

SESDO Secures World ParaVolley Activation Fund Grant

The SESDO has been awarded a €1,000 World ParaVolley Activation Funding Grant to support its project on the Recruitment of ParaVolley Players through Community Outreach and Talent Identification.

The award follows a highly competitive selection process that attracted 21 applications from 19 countries across five continents. Due to limited funding, only eight projects were selected, with SESDO's proposal ranking among the successful applicants.

World ParaVolley commended the project for its strong potential in sustainability, strategic impact, community reach, value for money, and contribution to the development of ParaVolley.

Through this funding, SESDO will implement activities aimed at identifying and recruiting new ParaVolley players, expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in sport, and strengthening the growth of ParaVolley in The Gambia.

SESDO will also have the opportunity to work with an experienced World ParaVolley coach activator, who will provide technical guidance and practical support throughout the project implementation.

The project is scheduled to be completed by 15 December 2026, after which SESDO will submit reports, photographs, videos, and other evidence highlighting the impact of the initiative.

SESDO extends its sincere appreciation to World ParaVolley for the confidence and support, and looks forward to delivering a successful and impactful project that advances inclusive sports development in The Gambia.

07/10/2026

🎥🏐 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE OPENING CEREMONY 🇬🇲

A look back at the highlights from the successful Opening Ceremony of the FIVB Level II Coaches Course, held today at the GNOC Meeting Hall, Bakau.

The ceremony brought together volleyball leaders, coaches, technical experts and key sports stakeholders as The Gambia officially commenced this important international coaching programme.

▶️ Watch the summary video and catch some of the key moments from the ceremony.