Gambian midfielder Omar Tamba has officially completed a permanent move to Sudanese giants Al Hilal SC, signing a five-year contract after leaving Samger FC.
A member of the player’s management team, Baboucarr Sey, has exclusively revealed to Footy-Africa that Tamba had attracted interest from Europe, but ultimately opted for Al Hilal after receiving an exceptional offer.
“Five-year contract, a massive one. He was heading to Europe, but the offer was too good to turn down. Plus, the salary is super good—even the European clubs won’t pay that for a starter.”
Tamba, a former Gambia Under-20 international who can operate in midfield and at left-back, was close agreeing a deal with FC ŠTK Šamorin of Slovakia, but will now become the only second Gambian to represent Al Hilal SC after Lamin Jarjou, who featured for the club three years ago.
صاحب الـ”20″ عاماً يتطلع لمشوار جديد بالقميص الأزرق 🫡
الظهير الأيسر الشاب الغامبي “عمر تامبا” ينضم رسمياً لصفوف الزعيم بعقد يمتد لـ”5″ أعوام 🔥The 20-year-old is set to begin a new journey in the blue jersey 🫡
The young Gambian left-back Omar Tamba has officially joined… pic.twitter.com/QiL8L3tyvz— نادي الهلال للتربية – Alhilal S.C (@alhilalsc1930) July 18, 2026
The 20-year-old joins one of Africa’s most decorated clubs, which has been competing in the Rwandan Premier League due to the ongoing situation in Sudan and successfully lifted the league title last season.
The move marks a major step in the youngster’s career as he prepares to compete for one of the continent’s biggest clubs while gaining experience in African club football.
