The Gambia national wrestling team has finally arrived in the Senegalese capital of Dakar for the 7th edition of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) traditional wrestling tournament that will officially open today (Friday) at the Stade Iba Mar Diop. The Gambian team, which arrived early hours of Thursday morning, is accommodated at the…
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