The Gambia Volleyball Federation has banned Gamtel/Gamcel volleyball club from hosting home Games, this is in accordance to the incident that happened on the 3rd July, 2022 in a league game between YMCA and Gamtel/Gamcel.
Acting in accordance with Article 7 (2) and Article 12 (2), (3), the disciplinary committee of GVBF has decided as follows.
Gamtel/Gamcel team is found culpable of the spontaneous and unruly behavior of their supporters/fans since they are responsible for ensuring order on their home ground. Therefore, they are fined D4, 000 which must be paid before the next game of the league matches.
Their home ground at Old Jeshwang is banned indefinitely and any further decision to lift the ban will depend on the strong assurance from Gamtel/Gamcel management that: order, peace and tranquility will prevail and this appeal may only be considered after the end of 2022 season.
Supposedly replay matches between YMCA and Gamtel/Gamcel female match is cancelled and all the 3 points and 3 sets are awarded to YMCA.
Meanwhile, an identified supporter of YMCA named Louis Bass is banned in all our sanction matches or events for the entire 2022 season.
Baboucarr Joof, a player of YMCA is fined D500 and suspended for 3 matches for his involvement in the fight and the fine to be paid before the resumption of any of his matches.
By extension, all the players, fans/supporters are urged to remain comporting themselves at all times and adhere to the rules.
Teams are strongly advised to use the social media responsibly during those trying times as any adverse action/statement by anyone which will bring disrepute to the image of the federation will meet with heavy sanction.