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Two Gambian under-17 players on trial at Newcastle

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Gambian young footballers Omar Marong and Alieu Saine have travelled to England for a month-long trial with Newcastle United. The Gambian under-17 captain and WAFU A tournament joint top scorer will showcase their abilities there, according to Gambiana.

Gambia under-17 captain Omar Marong and Alieu Saine, joint top scorer of the WAFU A tournament with four goals, left for England on Sunday. The two TMT Academy players are due to undergo a month-long trial with Premier League club Newcastle United, according to Gambiana.

The opportunity was organised by Beyond Borders Agency, with local support from Ebrima Sonko, head of Delphlyx Scouting Agency. Marong led Gambia to victory in the WAFU A under-17 championship, while Saine finished the competition joint top of the scoring charts. Their trial is intended to give them the opportunity to showcase their abilities to the English club.

Alieu Saine had already been presented as joint top scorer of the WAFU A tournament, before being scouted in Europe on 30 September.

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