Gambia Rush U-12 tours Colorado
By Lamin Cham
Pursuant to the Rush doctrine of player development and cultural soccer exchange, a delegation of Under -12 players and officials from the Gambia Rush recently embarked on a ten day tour of the Colorado Rush as guest of the Rush parent club. Led by Omar K Sise, Technical Director of Africa, and President of Gambia Rush, accompanied by Kemo Ceesay the CEO of Gambia Rush Soccer club, coaches Abdoulie and Kebba Bojang and other support staff, the team was well received at the Denver airport by the Colorado Rush officials, families and players of Colorado Rush U12s.
The officials visited the Rush headquarters in Denver where they held a successful meeting with the President and CEO of Rush Soccer Club Mr. Tim Schulz and his team of experts. At the meeting, the Africa Rush technical director Omar Sise underscored the importance of the meeting. According to Mr. Sise the occasion was very important in the life of Gambia Rush as it goes to strengthen the good relationship between US and Gambia Rush. Mr. Sise also expressed desire of promoting Rush way through out Africa and as in this case, The Gambia in particular. He said he looked forward to leading delegations from other African Rush Clubs to Denver.
In his vote of thanks, the CEO of Gambia Rush Club Kemo Ceesay, expressed great delight about the success of the trip and paid tribute to the wonderful treatment and reception accorded to his delegation and players. He noted that Rush Gambia has a strong and fruitful relations with Colorado and hoped that this spirit will continue and be nurtured by all in the quest to achieve the objectives we all set ourselves in the Rush concept.
In the first of the encounters they had in Denver, the Gambian team drew 2-2 with Colorado Rush U14 Nike with goals scored by Sheriff Kinteh (son of GFA president) and Bunama Jallow. The boys consolidated that initial triumph with a 4-1 thrashing of Colorado’s U-13 Nike, with Sheriff Kinteh scoring a hat-trick as Fabakary Ceesay got the other. In the game against the Colorado Pikes Nike U13 boys, the Gambian team played heroics to forced a 2-2 draw with Ebrima Jallow and Bunama Jallow scoring for the boys. Ebrima Jallow, also called, (Fedo), went ahead to score for the Gambian boys as they drew the U16 Nike team 1-1.
All through out the trip the players were staying with host families of the Colorado Rush U12 players, as part of the Rush concept and they really felt at home and enjoyed the environment in Denver.
The most exciting moment of the trip was, when officials of Colorado Rush under the good leadership of Tim Schulz and the host families organised a lunch for the Gambia Rush delegates. At this gathering, Mr Schulz introduced the Gambian team and explained to members of the Rush family what it will take to make Rush the best club in the world.
At this meeting too, the Technical Director of Africa Rush (Mr. Omar K Sise) who also double as the President of Gambia Rush, reiterated his total delight at the good reception of the delegation in Colorado by the host family and the Rush Office staff. He promised to improve quality in Africa Rush Countries to help the club in attaining her cooperate goal.
Kemo Ceesay, the CEO of Gambia Rush also expressed similar joy to the whole Rush members most especially Tim, Andrew, Kendra, Donna and other staff n for their endless support in making the trip to Colorado a success. He further extended a formal invitation as directed by the President of Gambia Rush to all host families and Rush staff to the Gambia at their convenience. He also mentioned the story of the four Gambian players (Abdoulie Jatta, Babucarr Jammeh, Seedy Bah and Famara Bojang) all of whom made a mark in Colorado Rush. “We are equally thrilled by news that other Gambia Rush players in the name of Bunja Ceesay (Midfielder), Ousman Ceesay (Midfielder) of Georgia Rush Soccer Club and Kekuta Manneh of Texas Rush Soccer Club are also making names for themselves in the US Rush soccer. Gambia Rush Soccer Club is currently rank the number one Rush partner in Africa and we promise to keep this momentum with hard work,’’ Kemo Ceesay said.
On the last day of the tour, the families of Colorado Rush U12 Nike boys presented gifts through their sons to their counter parts. Abdoulie Bojang (Technical Director) of Gambia Rush and two players (Fabakary Ceesay and Sheriffo Kinteh) gave words of thanks to the families and their wonderful kids for their kind gesture. The team was finally seen off at the Denver Airport where kids of Colorado U12 boys and Gambian delegations finally parted with lot of sobs and crying as that was end of their togetherness in Colorado. The team arrived in Dakar on early morning of Friday the 30th September, then proceded to the Gambia where the children went back to their respective family homes.
By Lamin Cham
Thursday, 11 October 2010 |
 One of the Gambia Rush club's soccer exports to the United States, Kekuta Manneh,has been rated as the leading light in ongoing good run of The Texas Rush USSF Development Academy, as they entered their third season in the prestigious Development Academy. After four games, the Gambian inspired Texas Rush to nearing the top of the standings.
According to a release from the Texas Rush club president available to Gamsports.com, though much of that early success can be contributed to good team chemistry, proper fitness, and quality talent that Texas Rush produces, coaches have attributed some of the team’s success to the arrival of Kekuta Manneh.
''Since arriving, Kekuta has raised the bar both at training and during games. “Kekuta’s training habits and cheerful personality help create a fun but serious environment throughout the week and has been contagious with the other players on the team,” says Texas Rush Academy head coach Don Gemmell.
It took the Gambian just short time of settling down before he began showing his great potentials to make an impact on the USSF Development Academy stage. In his first game, against Classics Elite, Kekuta notched two goals and assisted on a third one. His day didn’t end there, he capped off his initial performance by scoring a third goal late in the game.
“The Rush organization has done a fantastic job of establishing clubs overseas, and giving individuals like Kekuta a place to showcase his talents,” states Gemmell. Parents, players, and coaches from within the Texas Rush club were looking forward to Kekuta’s home debut on September 19th. Once again, Kekuta didn’t disappoint the crowd. Despite playing with a lower back injury, Kekuta impressed the crowd with two goals of his own in a 3-2 loss.
“Kekuta is very deceptive with the ball, and has the ability to change pace, both of which make him very dangerous to defenders throughout a game,” mentions Gemmell.
After only playing in two games due to injury, Kekuta still finds himself second in the nation in scoring. Texas Rush is very excited to have him back in the line-up as they return to Academy action this upcoming weekend against Solar Chelsea FC. On learning news of Kekuta's great exploits, the Technical Director of Rush Africa, Omar Sise expressed delight and joy.'' Am very proud of Kekuta and all our Gambia Rush boys in America. They have made us proud and live the dream and concept of Rush as global brand for soccer development'' |
Four Gambian Colorado Boysback home
 The four Gambian players who spent the last nine months at the Colorado Rush Academy are back home on holiday. Bah Aboulie Seedy Jatta, Famara Jammeh Bojang and Bubacar Flew back home On August 7 after afruitful stay in Denver , where they underwent first hand molding and tutulage under onot of the world ' s best academy coaches and staff . The fo are due in the Untied States back in January 2011.
Commenting on the Boys ' stay in America, Omar Sise , the Rush Technical Director Said pmE IS prud of the boys and thanked colleagues in America for a good job in Taking care of them . '' These boys are the living example of the soccer program development and exchange of Rush . ''.
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Omar SISE Appointed as Technical Director: Africa Rush ( 06.01.10 )
(Rush Africa Technical Director Omar Sise (in white) with coaches in Gambia ) 2010 Has seen a boom year of Rush clubs in Africa. Gambia, Ghana, Senegal , Cameroon and Have All the Rush Joined family and Other Countries are sure to take notice. With this massive expansion , Rush Soccer Needs a full time leader to take Africa Rush to the next step . In order to do this, Rush needs year individual " with a passion for the Rush Way Has not only deep and KM Of Many African Countries , year end individual " Also with good managerial skills and the Ability to Communicate well with American based Rush clubs. Those With Criteria in place, Soccer Rush Is very excited to announce Omar Sise Have the first ever Technical Director for Africa Rush. Omar first Joined the Rush coaching while He Was With The Georgia Rush . He Is a Gambian by birth and Played for the national team Countries Prior to his coaching career . Omar has been " working hard to get Gambia Rush (of Whom Is The President AND ) up and running while also building the foundation for player exchange. Most notably , Omar Was key player in the Exchange of arraigning four Gambian Youth National Team players to the Colorado Rush. The Four Boys Have Helped lead the Colorado Rush Development Academy team to the playoffs and the boys sit USSDA Currently in first place in the Frontier Division . "The signing of Omar Sise Is a huge step for us . IS Omar Has A Well Respected and good feel for the Rush , "Said Tim Schulz , President & CEO of Rush Soccer. In order to get African Countries to prosper from Their relationship , one major concern Omar Sees Saying , "When something edible from Outside the continent, like Rush Soccer, There Can Be Some Concerns with the African locals . I Have To help ' em Understand What Rush can do for ' em . "In addition to overseeing the growth of soccer in Africa Rush, Omar Will Also Oversee Academy programs in Gambia and Senegal . These academies are available to "any Africans MOST Though Will Be Gambia from Senegal gold . The Two clubs are Relatively close ( about a 5 hour drive) and plan for Both Hope and a close working relationship . " We Might Have The Same skill set as o Competitors Are The field for the Time Being , goal What Will Set Us Apart Will Be No work off the field, " commented Omar on the current state of African clubs Rush.
Georgia Join Forces With Rush Rush Gambia ( 05.18.10 ) ( Georgia Rush Chairman Fahmi El - Shami (left ) and Technical Director Ron Apollo (right ) join Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed Three Young in welcoming players from Gambia Rush) Soccer is Not only the National pastime and the MOST important sport in the West African nation of The Gambia, Drank it all year is also consuming passion for the country ' s Citizens. So It May Surprise Some Gambian youth to learn That When top players want to turn Their dream of playing on Their National Team into reality , They Come to Atlanta and more specifically to Georgia to Be Transformed Into Rush world class international soccer players . Ousman Ceesay , Bunji Ceesay and Kekuta Manneh are Three very talented players Who Have Come to the Atlanta area to take part in Rush Soccer's unique program Which offers EACH of It ' s More than 35,000 youth players the Opportunity to train with Rush teams In Other states and nations. Georgia Rush, WHICH IS Located in Milton , offers a full range of Recreational and elite competitive soccer teams for youth players and training -through ITS and traditional indoor soccer facilities . In Light of the boys 'talent and the high quality training at Georgia Offered Rush, no one should " Be Surprised if restraint Three players return to Atlanta Have members of the Gambian National Team for the 2018 World Cup gold in 2022 Either .
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