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Gambia Football Federation cancels 2019-20 football season

The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has announced the cancellation of its domestic league for the 2019-20 season due to the outbreak of coronavirus.

The governing body confirmed there will not be winners, nor promotion and relegation but the first two clubs on the First Division table will represent the country in Caf club competitions.

Real De Banjul FC and Gambia Armed Forces FC will, thus, participate in the Caf Champions League and Caf Confederation Cup, respectively.

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In reaching its decision, the body explained there was consultation with the clubs, and the state of emergency declared by President Adama Barrow made the decision inevitable.