Sang Ndong has said that he accepted to coach the Scorpions of The Gambia because he thinks he has something to offer to the country's rebuilding process.
He made these remarks after he was unveiled as the new coach of the scorpions on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the at the Gambia Football Federation headquarters in Kanifing.
Gambians have since departure of Raoul Savoy expressed their dissatisfaction over the reason why a replacement has taken two months thus leaving room for speculations.
But unveiling Sang Ndong this afternoon, the president of the Gambia Football Federation, Lamin Kaba Bajo said, they had to take the necessary step in hiring a coach saying they have learnt from the previous appointment they made.
Ndong replaces Raoul Savoy whose stint as the coach of the scorpions couldn’t produce the desired results.
The former national team goalie who before his appointment was the manager a local league club Hawks FC. He last coached the scorpions in 2003.
Sang is expected to guide the sting-less scorpions into their remaining fixtures of the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers with a double legged tie billed for March 23 and 27 away to Mauritania and Banjul respectively.
Sang occupies the hot seat that saw nine coaches from 2003 to 2015. Anthony Hey, Jose’ Martinez, Paul Put, Peter Bonu Jonhson, Luciano Mancini, Peter Bonu Johnson, Raoul Savoy all had brief spell with the scorpions of The Gambia.
Speaking after been unveiled, Sang who is on a two-year contract said, "I signed because i am a Gambian and because i have the qualification and i believe i can play my part in the rebuilding and re-branding process of our national team."
The former Hawks coach said he also wants to set a standard for local coaches that was why he took the job.
"I want to prove that local coaches can equally do well if given the chance.
"Though we are already in a tournament, what we must not forget is the rebuilding process," he added.
Ndong also revealed that he will place a seat at the entrance door of the GFF president to constantly remind him of the need to observe the FIFA calendar dates. This according to him, "Will give him and his staff the opportunity to see more players in action as this is needed in the rebuilding process."
He assured the media that he will open his doors to avoid speculations.
Lamin Kaba Bajo said among all the candidates who passed through the corridors of the GFF, Sang Ndong was deemed the most fit for the job thus they have to settle for him. He said Sang Ndong has been there before as a coach and even as the technical director, "So there cannot be a better option than him," especially when it comes to understanding their rebuilding process.
The executive director of the National Sports Council, Marcel Mendy said, government will continue to support the GFF because they are a key stakeholder in the development of football in The Gambia.
Asked how much Sang's monthly wage is, Mendy said, "I can't reveal how much the coach is paid because it is contractual that his salary must not be revealed."