Momodou Ceesay


Momodou Ceesay is a Gambian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He played for the Gambia national team internationally.

Club career

Ceesay started his football career playing for his home town club of Kanifing United. Ceesay came to Žilina in summer 2010 signing half-year contract and he scored in his first the Corgoň Liga match on 31 July 2010. He expressively helped to promotion of Žilina to the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League, scoring three goals in the qualifying rounds.
Ceesay left Kairat Almaty on 7 July 2015, after his contract was terminated by mutual consent. In September 2015 he signed for Maccabi Netanya
On 28 June 2018, Kyzylzhar announced the signing of Ceesay.
On 18 June 2019, Ceesay was released by Irtysh Pavlodar, returning to Kyzylzhar in July 2019.

International career

Ceesay made his debut for the Gambia national team against Mexico on 30 May 2010. In his second international match he scored his first goal for Gambia against Namibia on 4 September 2010.

Personal life

Ceesay's younger brother, Ali, was also a professional footballer. He last played for Skonto Rīga in the Latvian Higher League in 2014.

Career statistics

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.4 September 2010Independence Stadium, Bakau2–03–12012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2.9 February 2011Estádio do Restelo, Lisbon1–01–3Friendly
3.10 August 2011Independence Stadium, Bakau3–03–0Friendly
4.29 February 2012Independence Stadium, Bakau1–01–22013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
5.10 June 2012Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Dar es Salaam1–01–22014 FIFA World Cup qualifier
6.20 January 2013Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey3–13–1Friendly

Honours

MŠK Žilina
Kairat
Gambia U17