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Biri Biri

Alhaji Momodo Njie (born 30 March 1948), also known as Biri Biri, is a Gambian former footballer who played as a right winger. He most notably played for Sevilla FC in Spain and Herfølge Boldklub in Denmark. He was also a Gambian international footballer, and is regarded by several as the best Gambian footballer of all time.

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Born

1948-03-30

Birth Place

Banjul, Gambia

Height

1.77

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Yusupha Njie: Gambia forward on being the son of the legendary Biri Biri

The Gambia forward Yusupha Njie insists he does not feel any pressure to emulate his legendary father Biri Biri but that he is still inspired by him. The 27-year-old is the son of late Gambian football great Alhagi Momodou Njie, whose nickname was 'Biri Biri', and he plays for Boavista in the Portuguese top tier.