Saikou Ceesay (born 8 April 2000) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Manila Digger in the Philippines Football League.[2][1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Saikou Ceesay[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 April 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | The Gambia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Manila Digger | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2016 | Brikama United | ||
| 2017–2022 | Gambia Armed Forces | (13) | |
| 2022–2024 | BK Milan | ||
| 2023–2024 | → Guédiawaye (loan) | ||
| 2024– | Manila Digger | 2 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:32, 12 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editGambia Armed Forces
editAs a teenager, Ceesay played for Gambian lower division club Brikama United. In 2016, he scored to help them get promoted to the GFA League First Division.[3] He would play for the team again in 2022.[4]
In 2017, he signed for Gambia Armed Forces in the same league, where he stayed there for 5 seasons until 2022.[5][6][7] In 2021, he won the golden boot in the Gambian First Division, scoring 13 goals.[8]
BK Milan
editIn 2022, Ceesay transferred to BK Milan, a side in the Gambian second division.[9] He was also subsequently loaned out to Guédiawaye FC of the Senegal Ligue 1 a year later in 2023,[10] scoring his first goal against Stade de Mbour.[11][12] His team would finish that season in 4th, with Ceesay returning to Milan at the season's end.[citation needed]
Manila Digger
editCeesay next signed with Manila Digger in the Philippines Football League, playing alongside Gambian compatriots Modou Manneh, Modou Joof, and Pa Ousman Gai.[13][14] On his debut against One Taguig he scored a goal to make it 2–1, though Digger ended up losing the match 3–1.[15] He scored his second goal in two games with a header against Mendiola 1991.[16]
International career
editGambia U23
editWhile playing for Gambian Armed Forces, Ceesay was included in the list of players called up to the Gambia U23 National Team for friendlies against Morocco in 2018.[17]
References
edit- ^ a b "Saikou Ceesay – Global Sports Archive". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Saikou Ceesay at Soccerway
- ^ Darboe, Lamin (31 May 2016). "Saikouba Ceesay double stimulates Brikama Utd to 2nd spot in GFF 1st". The Point. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Ceesay, Landing (7 November 2022). "Brikama Outclass Gunjur To Win WCR Zonal Super Cup Final". Kerrfatou. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Armed Forces and Ports Authority in opening day stalemate". Gambia Football Federation. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "GFF First Division League 2017/2018 – Season Preview". Gambia Football Federation. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Camara, Arfang (3 May 2021). "GFF 1st Division League Update: Fortune continues leading, Real struggle". The Point. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "GAMFOOT Reward outstanding performers in The Gambia Football Federation Leagues". Gunjur Online. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Darboe, Lamin (20 April 2023). "BK Milan sign GAF prolific striker Saikouba Ceesay". The Point. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Fallaboweh, Bubacarr (30 October 2023). "Complete transfer of Gambian players to Senegal Ligue1 2023/24 season". The Alkamba Times. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Fallaboweh, Bubacarr (27 November 2023). "Minteh returns, Ceesay, Jacobs, Omar Colley, Alasana Jatta on target and a Ligue1 debut for Adama Bojang". The Alkamba Times. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "5eme journée L1 : Génération Foot gagne son premier match à Thies, les Pikinois dominent Diambars". Dakaractu. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Manila Digger FC - Team Roster". pfl.org.ph. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Welcome our newest goal-hungry forwards: Robert Gingichashvili, Modou Manneh, and Saikouba Ceesay!". Manila Digger Football Club on Facebook. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Suing, Ivan (30 September 2024). "One Taguig starts PFL season with 3-1 win". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Suing, Ivan (6 October 2024). "Diggers bury Mendiola, 4-0". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Gambia Lined Up Another Friendly With Morocco". Gambia Football Federation. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
External links
edit- Saikou Ceesay at Soccerway