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Biri Biri
Football pioneer
1948–2020Alhaji Momodo Njie, known as Biri Biri, became a defining figure in Gambian football through his career at home and in Europe. The right winger joined Sevilla in 1973 and became the club’s first Black player. His career also included spells in Denmark and a return to Wallidan.
THEIR MARK ON HISTORY
01Joined Sevilla in 1973.
02Represented The Gambia internationally.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING01Wikipedia biography
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