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{{short description|Gambian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|1|3|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|3|1|df=y}}
|birth_place = [[Banjul]], The Gambia
| birth_place = [[Banjul]], The Gambia
|height = {{height|m=1.88}}
| height = 1.88 m
|position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
|currentclub = [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]]
| currentclub = [[Santos FC|Santos]]<br/>(on loan from [[Al-Markhiya SC|Al-Markhiya]])
|clubnumber = 11
| clubnumber = 17
|youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2004
| youthyears1 = 2002–2004
|youthclubs1 = Wealers FC
| youthclubs1 = Wealers FC
|youthyears2 = 2004–2011
| youthyears2 = 2004–2011
|youthclubs2 = [[Cherno Samba]] Academy
| youthclubs2 = [[Cherno Samba]] Academy
|years1 = 2011–2013
| years1 = 2011–2013
|clubs1 = [[Real de Banjul FC|Real de Banjul]]
| clubs1 = [[Real de Banjul FC|Real de Banjul]]
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|years2 = 2013–2018
| years2 = 2013–2018
|clubs2 = [[Fath Union Sport|FUS Rabat]]
| clubs2 = [[Fath Union Sport|FUS Rabat]]
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| caps2 = 62
|goals2 =
| goals2 = 5
|years3 = 2017–2018
| years3 = 2017–2018
|clubs3 = → [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]] (loan)
| clubs3 = → [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]] (loan)
|caps3 = 17
| caps3 = 17
|goals3 = 4
| goals3 = 4
|years4 = 2018–
| years4 = 2018–2023
|clubs4 =[[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]]
| clubs4 = [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]]
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| caps4 = 109
|goals4 = 5
| goals4 = 28
| years5 = 2023–
|nationalyears1 = 2007
| clubs5 = [[Al-Markhiya SC|Al-Markhiya]]
|nationalteam1 = Gambia U15
| caps5 = 21
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| goals5 = 6
|nationalgoals1 =
| years6 = 2024–
|nationalyears2 = 2010
| clubs6 = → [[Santos FC|Santos]] (loan)
|nationalteam2 = [[Gambia national under-17 football team|Gambia U17]]
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| caps6 = 0
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| goals6 = 0
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| nationalteam1 = Gambia U15
|nationalteam3 = [[Gambia national under-20 football team|Gambia U20]]
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| nationalyears2 = 2011
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| nationalcaps2 = 1
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|nationalgoals4 = 0
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2017–
|club-update = 02:57, 30 August 2019 (UTC)
| nationalteam3 = [[Gambia national football team|Gambia]]
|nationalteam-update = 02:57, 30 August 2019 (UTC)
| nationalcaps3 = 6
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| club-update = 5 May 2024
| nationalteam-update = 7 May 2023
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'''Yusupha Njie''' (born January 3, 1994) is a [[The Gambia|Gambian]] professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for the Portuguese club [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]] and the [[Gambia national football team|Gambia national team]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/yusupha-njie/447152/ Soccerway profile]</ref> He is the son of [[Biri Biri]], who is widely regarded as the greatest Gambian footballer of all time.<ref name="Point">{{cite news|url=http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/profile-of-yusupha-njie-a-promising-star-in-gambian-football|title=Profile of Yusupha Njie, a Promising Star in Gambian Football|first=Lamin|last=Drammeh|publisher=[[The Point (the Gambia)|The Point]]|date=October 28, 2010|accessdate=April 17, 2017}}</ref>
'''Yusupha Njie''' (born 1 March 1994) is a Gambian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for Brazilian club [[Santos FC|Santos]], on loan from Qatari club [[Al-Markhiya SC|Al-Markhiya]], and [[Gambia national football team|Gambia national team]]. He is the son of [[Biri Biri]], who was widely regarded as the greatest Gambian footballer of all time.<ref name="Point">{{cite news|url=http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/profile-of-yusupha-njie-a-promising-star-in-gambian-football|title=Profile of Yusupha Njie, a Promising Star in Gambian Football|first=Lamin|last=Drammeh|publisher=[[The Point (the Gambia)|The Point]]|date=28 October 2010|access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref>


==Early years==
==Early years==
Born in [[Banjul]], Njie began his youth career at local club Wealers FC before switching to [[Cherno Samba]]'s academy in 2004.<ref name=Point/> In 2007, he was scouted for the national under-15 team; he traveled with them to compete in a cup competition in [[Norway]]. Two years later, he underwent a two-week trial with Norwegian club [[SK Brann]], where his half-brother [[Tijan Jaiteh]] was playing at the time.<ref name=Point/> Although he impressed team officials, he was not able to return at their request because of obligations with the [[Gambia national under-17 football team|national under-17 team]], including the [[2011 African U-17 Championship qualification]] tournament.<ref name=Point/> He also traveled to [[Spain]] for two weeks in 2010 for a trial at his father's former club, [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sevilla.eldesmarque.com/sevilla-futbol-club/35549-el-hijo-de-biri-biri-a-prueba-en-el-sevilla|title=El hijo de Biri Biri, a prueba en el Sevilla|publisher=El Desmarque|date=November 1, 2010|accessdate=May 17, 2017|language=Spanish}}</ref>
Born in [[Banjul]], Njie began his youth career at local club Wealers FC before switching to [[Cherno Samba]]'s academy in 2004.<ref name=Point/> In 2007, he was scouted for the national under-15 team; he traveled with them to compete in a cup competition in Norway. Two years later, he underwent a two-week trial with Norwegian club [[SK Brann]], where his half-brother [[Tijan Jaiteh]] was playing at the time.<ref name=Point/> Although he impressed team officials, he was not able to return at their request because of obligations with the [[Gambia national under-17 football team|national under-17 team]], including the [[2011 African U-17 Championship qualification]] tournament.<ref name=Point/> He also traveled to Spain for two weeks in 2010 for a trial at his father's former club, [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sevilla.eldesmarque.com/sevilla-futbol-club/35549-el-hijo-de-biri-biri-a-prueba-en-el-sevilla|title=El hijo de Biri Biri, a prueba en el Sevilla|publisher=El Desmarque|date=1 November 2010|access-date=17 May 2017|language=es}}</ref>


==Playing career==
==Club career==
===Early career===
Njie joined first division Gambian side [[Real de Banjul FC|Real de Banjul]] in 2011 and spent the following two seasons with them, leading them to a league title in 2012. Their win earned them a spot in the [[2013 CAF Champions League]], where he was instrumental in their 2–1 second-leg victory over Moroccan club [[Fath Union Sport|FUS Rabat]] in the [[2013 CAF Champions League qualifying rounds|preliminary round]].


===Club career===
===FUS Rabat===
Njie joined first division Gambian side [[Real de Banjul FC|Real de Banjul]] in 2011 and spent the following two seasons with them, leading them to a league title in 2012. Their win earned them a spot in the [[2013 CAF Champions League]], where he was instrumental in their 2-1 second-leg victory over Moroccan club [[Fath Union Sport|FUS Rabat]] in the [[2013 CAF Champions League qualifying rounds|preliminary round]]. Although they got eliminated on aggregate goals, his play attracted the attention of Rabat manager [[Jamal Sellami]], who, four months later, signed Njie to a four-year contract after a successful trial with the club.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201306051446.html|title=Biri's Son Signs for Fus De Rabat|first=Baboucarr|last=Camara|publisher=[[AllAfrica.com]]|date=June 5, 2013|accessdate=April 17, 2017}}</ref>
Although Real de Banjul were eliminated on aggregate goals, Njie's play attracted the attention of FUS Rabat manager [[Jamal Sellami]], who signed Njie to a four-year contract after a successful trial with the club in June 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201306051446.html|title=Biri's Son Signs for Fus De Rabat|first=Baboucarr|last=Camara|publisher=[[AllAfrica.com]]|date=5 June 2013|access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref>


{{Quote box | width=30em | bgcolor=#c6dbf7 | align=left | quote="It was a great feeling to win it and I'm very much thankful right now. I was invited to represent my country and it was my dream to come and play but the time was very tight because we were fighting for the championship which my club had never won so it was history for me." | source=Njie after Rabat's title-clinching victory over [[MC Oujda]] in June 2016.<ref name="Title">{{cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201606131311.html|title=Gambia: Biri's Son, Yusupha, Rejoices After Helping Club to First Ever Title|publisher=[[AllAfrica.com]]|date=June 13, 2016|accessdate=April 18, 2017}}</ref>}}
{{Quote box | width=30em | bgcolor=#c6dbf7 | align=left | quote="It was a great feeling to win it and I'm very much thankful right now. I was invited to represent my country and it was my dream to come and play but the time was very tight because we were fighting for the championship which my club had never won so it was history for me." | source=Njie after Rabat's title-clinching victory over [[MC Oujda]] in June 2016.<ref name="Title">{{cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201606131311.html|title=Gambia: Biri's Son, Yusupha, Rejoices After Helping Club to First Ever Title|publisher=[[AllAfrica.com]]|date=June 13, 2016|access-date=April 18, 2017}}</ref>}}


After winning the [[Coupe du Trône|Moroccan Cup]] with Rabat in 2014, Njie led them to their first-ever league title in [[2015–16 Botola|2015–16]].<ref name=Title/> That year, he was voted as Rabat's best player and drew further attention from European clubs.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foroyaa.gm/archives/11557|title=Biri’s son voted best player|first=Sulayman|last=Bah|publisher=[[Foroyaa]]|date=August 11, 2016|accessdate=April 18, 2017}}</ref> He also scored his second and third career CAF Confederation Cup goals [[2016 CAF Confederation Cup|that year]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ducorsports.com/gambias-yusupha-njie-has-sights-on-confederation-cup/|title=Gambia’s Yusupha Njie has sights on Confederation Cup|first=Sulayman|last=Bah|publisher=Ducor Sports|date=September 18, 2016|accessdate=April 18, 2017}}</ref> but Rabat eventually lost to [[Algeria]]n club [[MO Béjaïa]] in the semi-finals.
After winning the [[Coupe du Trône|Moroccan Cup]] with Rabat in 2014, Njie led them to their first-ever league title in [[2015–16 Botola|2015–16]].<ref name=Title/> That year, he was voted as Rabat's best player and drew further attention from European clubs.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foroyaa.gm/archives/11557|title=Biri's son voted best player|first=Sulayman|last=Bah|publisher=[[Foroyaa]]|date=11 August 2016|access-date=18 April 2017}}</ref> He also scored his second and third career CAF Confederation Cup goals [[2016 CAF Confederation Cup|that year]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ducorsports.com/gambias-yusupha-njie-has-sights-on-confederation-cup/|title=Gambia's Yusupha Njie has sights on Confederation Cup|first=Sulayman|last=Bah|publisher=Ducor Sports|date=18 September 2016|access-date=18 April 2017}}</ref> but Rabat eventually lost to Algerian club [[MO Béjaïa]] in the semi-finals.


Njie scored the game-winning goal in the second leg of a play-off round match-up against Moroccan rivals [[MAS Fez]] during [[2017 CAF Confederation Cup qualifying rounds|2017 CAF Confederation Cup qualification]]. After a 2-1 victory in the first match, Njie scored the second goal in a 1-1 draw to ensure a 3-2 aggregate win, sending them to the group stage.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sunugambia.com/yusupha-njies-goal-qualifies-fus-de-rabat-t-caf-cc-group-stage/|title=Yusupha Njie’s Goal Qualifies FUS de Rabat T CAF CC Group Stage|first=Idriss|last=Khalifa|publisher=sunugambia.com|date=April 19, 2017|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://observergm.com/yusupha-njie-helps-fus-to-confederations-cup-qualification/|title=Yusupha Njie Helps FUS To Confederations Cup Qualification|first=Modou Lamin|last=Beyai|publisher=[[The Daily Observer]]|date=April 18, 2017|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref> In the first group stage match, Rabat defeated the [[Uganda]]n domestic champions, [[Kampala Capital City Authority FC|KCCA]], by a score of 3-0. Njie contributed with a goal and an assist.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ducorsports.com/gambias-yusupha-njie-wants-moroccan-club-in-caf-total-confederation-cup-final/|title=Gambia’s Yusupha Njie Wants Moroccan Club in CAF Total Confederation Cup Final|first=Sulayman|last=Bah|publisher=Ducor Sports|date=May 17, 2017|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref>
Njie scored the game-winning goal in the second leg of a play-off round match-up against Moroccan rivals [[MAS Fez]] during [[2017 CAF Confederation Cup qualifying rounds|2017 CAF Confederation Cup qualification]]. After a 2–1 victory in the first match, Njie scored the second goal in a 1–1 draw to ensure a 3–2 aggregate win, sending them to the group stage.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sunugambia.com/yusupha-njies-goal-qualifies-fus-de-rabat-t-caf-cc-group-stage/|title=Yusupha Njie's Goal Qualifies FUS de Rabat T CAF CC Group Stage|first=Idriss|last=Khalifa|publisher=sunugambia.com|date=19 April 2017|access-date=18 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://observergm.com/yusupha-njie-helps-fus-to-confederations-cup-qualification/|title=Yusupha Njie Helps FUS To Confederations Cup Qualification|first=Modou Lamin|last=Beyai|publisher=[[The Daily Observer]]|date=18 April 2017|access-date=18 May 2017}}</ref> In the first group stage match, Rabat defeated the Ugandan domestic champions, [[Kampala Capital City Authority FC|KCCA]], by a score of 3–0. Njie contributed with a goal and an assist.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ducorsports.com/gambias-yusupha-njie-wants-moroccan-club-in-caf-total-confederation-cup-final/|title=Gambia's Yusupha Njie Wants Moroccan Club in CAF Total Confederation Cup Final|first=Sulayman|last=Bah|publisher=Ducor Sports|date=17 May 2017|access-date=18 May 2017}}</ref>


===Boavista===
In July 2017, Njie joined Portuguese club [[Boavista F.C.]] on a one-year loan, with a buying option in January.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://standard.gm/site/2017/07/03/yusupha-njie-joins-boavista-loan/|title=Yusupha Njie joins Boavista on loan|first=Modou Lamin|last=Beyai|publisher=The Standard|date=3 July 2017|accessdate=7 February 2018}}</ref> He later joined Boavista permanently.
In July 2017, Njie joined Portuguese club [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista FC]] on a one-year loan, with a buying option in January.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://standard.gm/site/2017/07/03/yusupha-njie-joins-boavista-loan/|title=Yusupha Njie joins Boavista on loan|first=Modou Lamin|last=Beyai|publisher=The Standard|date=3 July 2017|access-date=7 February 2018}}</ref> He made his debut for the club on 7 August, in a 2–1 away loss to [[Portimonense S.C.|Portimonense SC]], and scored his first goal the following 31 January in a 2–1 home win over [[C.S. Marítimo|CS Marítimo]].


In July 2018, it was reported that Njie had signed with French club [[Stade de Reims]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201807110771.html|title=Yusupha Becomes Third Gambian to Sign in French Ligue1|first=Sulayman|last=Bah|publisher=allafrica.com|date=10 July 2018|accessdate=23 June 2019}}</ref> although the deal was cancelled the following day due to failed medical tests.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gambiasports.com/all-sport/football/630-yusupha-njie-s-reims-deal-off-as-gambian-reportedly-fails-medical|title=Yusupha Njie’s Reims deal off as Gambian reportedly fails medical|publisher=gambiasports.com|date=11 July 2018|accessdate=23 June 2019}}</ref>
Boavista activated Njie's buyout clause in June 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/mercado/yusupha-njie/boavista-aciona-clausula-de-compra-por-yusupha|title=Boavista acionou opção de compra por Yusupha|trans-title=Boavista activated buyout clause for Yusupha|publisher=[[CNN Portugal]]|language=pt|date=15 June 2018|accessdate=20 August 2024}}</ref> In July, however, he agreed to move to French club [[Stade de Reims]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201807110771.html|title=Yusupha Becomes Third Gambian to Sign in French Ligue1|first=Sulayman|last=Bah|publisher=allafrica.com|date=10 July 2018|access-date=23 June 2019}}</ref> but the deal was cancelled due to failed medical tests.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gambiasports.com/all-sport/football/630-yusupha-njie-s-reims-deal-off-as-gambian-reportedly-fails-medical|title=Yusupha Njie's Reims deal off as Gambian reportedly fails medical|publisher=gambiasports.com|date=11 July 2018|access-date=23 June 2019}}</ref>


On 22 June 2021, Njie renewed his link with Boavista for two more years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cmjornal.pt/desporto/detalhe/avancado-yusupha-renova-com-boavista-por-duas-temporadas|title=Avançado Yusupha renova com Boavista por duas temporadas|trans-title=Forward Yusupha renews with Boavista for two seasons|publisher=[[Correio da Manhã (Portugal)|Correio da Manhã]]|language=pt|date=22 June 2021|accessdate=20 August 2024}}</ref>
===International career===
Njie made his senior national debut with [[Gambia national football team|Gambia]] on 11 June 2017 in a [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier]], coming on for [[Hamza Barry]] during a 1–0 defeat to [[Benin national football team|Benin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/32ndeditionoftotalafricacupofnations/MatchDetails?MatchId=160UAH1VDHa2xPGTHjyhJnZ3nUl5ZHduj%2f6caANNa2YhgwBPLI37ZXIMOekfDd4f|title=Benin 1–0 Gambia [Match Details]|publisher=cafonline.com|accessdate=23 June 2019}}</ref>


==Honours==
===Al-Markhiya===
On 9 June 2023, Qatari side [[Al-Markhiya SC|Al-Markhiya]] announced the signing of Njie on a two-year deal, after his contract with Boavista had expired.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=9 June 2023 |title=Oficial: Yusupha troca Boavista pelo Al Markhiya |trans-title=Official: Yusupha switches Boavista for Al Markhiya |url=https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/boavista/noticias/oficial-yusupha-troca-boavista-pelo-al-markhiya-16504108.html |access-date=12 July 2023 |publisher=[[O Jogo]] |language=pt-PT}}</ref> He was the club's top scorer with six goals during [[2023–24 Qatar Stars League|the season]], as they suffered relegation.

====Loan to Santos====
On 2 September 2024, Njie joined [[Santos FC|Santos]] on loan until June 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.santosfc.com.br/santos-fc-contrata-atacante-yusupha-njie-por-emprestimo-ate-junho-de-2025/|title=Santos FC contrata atacante Yusupha Njie por empréstimo até junho de 2025|trans-title=Santos FC sign forward Yusupha Njie on loan until June 2025|publisher=Santos FC|language=pt-BR|date=2 September 2024|accessdate=2 September 2024}}</ref>

==International career==
Njie made his senior national debut with [[Gambia national football team|Gambia]] on 11 June 2017 in a [[2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification|2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier]], coming on for [[Hamza Barry]] during a 1–0 defeat to [[Benin national football team|Benin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/32ndeditionoftotalafricacupofnations/MatchDetails?MatchId=160UAH1VDHa2xPGTHjyhJnZ3nUl5ZHduj%2f6caANNa2YhgwBPLI37ZXIMOekfDd4f|title=Benin 1–0 Gambia [Match Details]|publisher=cafonline.com|access-date=23 June 2019}}</ref>
He played in the [[Africa Cup of Nations|2021 Africa cup of Nations]], his national team's first continental tournament, where they made a sensational quarter-final.<ref>https://www.cafonline.com/total-africa -cup-of-nations/matches/2021/2243295/lineups</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/59746378 | title=The Gambia name squad for first Nations Cup finals | work=BBC Sport }}</ref>

==Personal life==
In addition to being Biri Biri's son, he is the half-brother of Gambian international footballer [[Tijan Jaiteh]].<ref name=Title/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://standard.gm/site/2016/06/17/can-yusupha-father-biri/|title=Can Yusupha out do father Biri?|publisher=The Standard|date=17 June 2016|access-date=18 May 2017}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
===Club===
===Club===
{{updated|2 September 2024}}<ref>{{Soccerway|yusupha-njie/447152}}</ref>
;Real de Banjul
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|+A'''ppearances and goals by club, season and competition'''
|-
! rowspan="2" |Club
! rowspan="2" |Season
! colspan="3" |League
! colspan="2" |National cup{{efn|Includes [[Taça de Portugal]], [[Emir of Qatar Cup]]}}
! colspan="2" |League cup{{efn|Includes [[Taça da Liga]], [[Qatari Stars Cup]]}}
! colspan="2" |Continental
! colspan="2" |Other
! colspan="2" |Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="6"|[[Fath Union Sport|FUS Rabat]]
|[[2013–14 Botola|2013–14]]
|rowspan="5"|[[Botola]]
|15||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||15||1
|-
|[[2014–15 Botola|2014–15]]
|17||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||17||1
|-
|[[2015–16 Botola|2015–16]]
|14||3||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||3
|-
|[[2016–17 Botola|2016–17]]
|15||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||9{{efn|Seven appearances and one goal in [[CAF Confederation Cup]], two appearances in [[CAF Champions League]]}}||1||colspan="2"|—||24||1
|-
|[[2017–18 Botola|2017–18]]
|1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||5{{efn|name=CCC|Appearance(s) in CAF Confederation Cup}}||1||colspan="2"|—||6||1
|-
! colspan="2" |'''Total'''
!62!!5!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!14!!2!!colspan="2"|—!!76!!7
|-
|rowspan="7"|[[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]]
|[[2017–18 Primeira Liga|2017–18]]
|rowspan="6"|[[Primeira Liga]]
|17||4||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||17||4
|-
|[[2018–19 Primeira Liga|2018–19]]
|11||4||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||11||4
|-
|[[2019–20 Primeira Liga|2019–20]]
|25||1||1||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||27||1
|-
|[[2020–21 Primeira Liga|2020–21]]
|21||5||2||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||6
|-
|[[2021–22 Primeira Liga|2021–22]]
|27||5||1||0||3||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||31||7
|-
|[[2022–23 Primeira Liga|2022–23]]
|27||13||1||0||4||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||32||14
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!128!!32!!5!!1!!8!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!141!!36
|-
|[[Al-Markhiya SC|Al-Markhiya]]
|[[2023–24 Qatar Stars League|2023–24]]
|[[Qatar Stars League]]
|21||6||1||0||5||4||colspan="2"|—||1{{efn|name=RPO|Appearance(s) in [[2023–24 Qatar Stars League#Relegation play-off|Qatar Stars League relegation play-off]]}}||0||28||10
|-
|[[Santos FC|Santos]] (loan)
|[[2024 Santos FC season|2024]]
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==Honours==
'''Real de Banjul'''
* [[GFA League First Division]]: 2012
* [[GFA League First Division]]: 2012
* Gambian Super Cup: 2012
* Gambian Super Cup: 2012


;FUS Rabat
'''FUS Rabat'''
* [[Botola]]: [[2015–16 Botola|2015–16]]
* [[Botola]]: [[2015–16 Botola|2015–16]]
* [[Coupe du Trône]]: 2014, runners-up 2015
* [[Coupe du Trône]]: 2014; runners-up 2015

==Personal life==
In addition to being Biri Biri's son, he is the half-brother of Gambian international footballer [[Tijan Jaiteh]].<ref name=Title/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://standard.gm/site/2016/06/17/can-yusupha-father-biri/|title=Can Yusupha out do father Biri?|publisher=The Standard|date=June 17, 2016|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref>


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* [http://www.eurosport.com/football/yusupha-njie_prs385211/person.shtml Yusupha Njie] at Eurosport
* [http://www.eurosport.com/football/yusupha-njie_prs385211/person.shtml Yusupha Njie] at Eurosport


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Latest revision as of 19:53, 4 September 2024

Yusupha Njie
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-03-01) 1 March 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Banjul, The Gambia
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Santos
(on loan from Al-Markhiya)
Number 17
Youth career
2002–2004 Wealers FC
2004–2011 Cherno Samba Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 Real de Banjul
2013–2018 FUS Rabat 62 (5)
2017–2018 → Boavista (loan) 17 (4)
2018–2023 Boavista 109 (28)
2023– Al-Markhiya 21 (6)
2024– → Santos (loan) 0 (0)
International career‡
2007 Gambia U15
2011 Gambia U17 1 (0)
2017– Gambia 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 May 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 May 2023

Yusupha Njie (born 1 March 1994) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Brazilian club Santos, on loan from Qatari club Al-Markhiya, and Gambia national team. He is the son of Biri Biri, who was widely regarded as the greatest Gambian footballer of all time.[1]

Early years

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Born in Banjul, Njie began his youth career at local club Wealers FC before switching to Cherno Samba's academy in 2004.[1] In 2007, he was scouted for the national under-15 team; he traveled with them to compete in a cup competition in Norway. Two years later, he underwent a two-week trial with Norwegian club SK Brann, where his half-brother Tijan Jaiteh was playing at the time.[1] Although he impressed team officials, he was not able to return at their request because of obligations with the national under-17 team, including the 2011 African U-17 Championship qualification tournament.[1] He also traveled to Spain for two weeks in 2010 for a trial at his father's former club, Sevilla.[2]

Club career

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Early career

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Njie joined first division Gambian side Real de Banjul in 2011 and spent the following two seasons with them, leading them to a league title in 2012. Their win earned them a spot in the 2013 CAF Champions League, where he was instrumental in their 2–1 second-leg victory over Moroccan club FUS Rabat in the preliminary round.

FUS Rabat

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Although Real de Banjul were eliminated on aggregate goals, Njie's play attracted the attention of FUS Rabat manager Jamal Sellami, who signed Njie to a four-year contract after a successful trial with the club in June 2013.[3]

"It was a great feeling to win it and I'm very much thankful right now. I was invited to represent my country and it was my dream to come and play but the time was very tight because we were fighting for the championship which my club had never won so it was history for me."

Njie after Rabat's title-clinching victory over MC Oujda in June 2016.[4]

After winning the Moroccan Cup with Rabat in 2014, Njie led them to their first-ever league title in 2015–16.[4] That year, he was voted as Rabat's best player and drew further attention from European clubs.[5] He also scored his second and third career CAF Confederation Cup goals that year,[6] but Rabat eventually lost to Algerian club MO Béjaïa in the semi-finals.

Njie scored the game-winning goal in the second leg of a play-off round match-up against Moroccan rivals MAS Fez during 2017 CAF Confederation Cup qualification. After a 2–1 victory in the first match, Njie scored the second goal in a 1–1 draw to ensure a 3–2 aggregate win, sending them to the group stage.[7][8] In the first group stage match, Rabat defeated the Ugandan domestic champions, KCCA, by a score of 3–0. Njie contributed with a goal and an assist.[9]

Boavista

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In July 2017, Njie joined Portuguese club Boavista FC on a one-year loan, with a buying option in January.[10] He made his debut for the club on 7 August, in a 2–1 away loss to Portimonense SC, and scored his first goal the following 31 January in a 2–1 home win over CS Marítimo.

Boavista activated Njie's buyout clause in June 2018.[11] In July, however, he agreed to move to French club Stade de Reims,[12] but the deal was cancelled due to failed medical tests.[13]

On 22 June 2021, Njie renewed his link with Boavista for two more years.[14]

Al-Markhiya

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On 9 June 2023, Qatari side Al-Markhiya announced the signing of Njie on a two-year deal, after his contract with Boavista had expired.[15] He was the club's top scorer with six goals during the season, as they suffered relegation.

Loan to Santos

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On 2 September 2024, Njie joined Santos on loan until June 2025.[16]

International career

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Njie made his senior national debut with Gambia on 11 June 2017 in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, coming on for Hamza Barry during a 1–0 defeat to Benin.[17] He played in the 2021 Africa cup of Nations, his national team's first continental tournament, where they made a sensational quarter-final.[18][19]

Personal life

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In addition to being Biri Biri's son, he is the half-brother of Gambian international footballer Tijan Jaiteh.[4][20]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 2 September 2024[21]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
FUS Rabat 2013–14 Botola 15 1 — — — — 15 1
2014–15 17 1 — — — — 17 1
2015–16 14 3 — — — — 14 3
2016–17 15 0 — — 9[c] 1 — 24 1
2017–18 1 0 — — 5[d] 1 — 6 1
Total 62 5 — — 14 2 — 76 7
Boavista 2017–18 Primeira Liga 17 4 0 0 0 0 — — 17 4
2018–19 11 4 0 0 0 0 — — 11 4
2019–20 25 1 1 0 1 0 — — 27 1
2020–21 21 5 2 1 0 0 — — 23 6
2021–22 27 5 1 0 3 2 — — 31 7
2022–23 27 13 1 0 4 1 — — 32 14
Total 128 32 5 1 8 3 — — 141 36
Al-Markhiya 2023–24 Qatar Stars League 21 6 1 0 5 4 — 1[e] 0 28 10
Santos (loan) 2024 Série B 0 0 — — — — 0 0
Career total 201 43 6 1 13 7 14 2 1 0 235 53
  1. ^ Includes Taça de Portugal, Emir of Qatar Cup
  2. ^ Includes Taça da Liga, Qatari Stars Cup
  3. ^ Seven appearances and one goal in CAF Confederation Cup, two appearances in CAF Champions League
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in CAF Confederation Cup
  5. ^ Appearance(s) in Qatar Stars League relegation play-off

International

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As of 20 August 2024[22]
Gambia
Year Apps Goals
2017 1 0
2019 1 0
2021 3 0
2022 1 0
Total 6 0

Honours

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Real de Banjul

FUS Rabat

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Drammeh, Lamin (28 October 2010). "Profile of Yusupha Njie, a Promising Star in Gambian Football". The Point. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  2. ^ "El hijo de Biri Biri, a prueba en el Sevilla" (in Spanish). El Desmarque. 1 November 2010. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  3. ^ Camara, Baboucarr (5 June 2013). "Biri's Son Signs for Fus De Rabat". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  4. ^ a b c "Gambia: Biri's Son, Yusupha, Rejoices After Helping Club to First Ever Title". AllAfrica.com. 13 June 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  5. ^ Bah, Sulayman (11 August 2016). "Biri's son voted best player". Foroyaa. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  6. ^ Bah, Sulayman (18 September 2016). "Gambia's Yusupha Njie has sights on Confederation Cup". Ducor Sports. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  7. ^ Khalifa, Idriss (19 April 2017). "Yusupha Njie's Goal Qualifies FUS de Rabat T CAF CC Group Stage". sunugambia.com. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  8. ^ Beyai, Modou Lamin (18 April 2017). "Yusupha Njie Helps FUS To Confederations Cup Qualification". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  9. ^ Bah, Sulayman (17 May 2017). "Gambia's Yusupha Njie Wants Moroccan Club in CAF Total Confederation Cup Final". Ducor Sports. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  10. ^ Beyai, Modou Lamin (3 July 2017). "Yusupha Njie joins Boavista on loan". The Standard. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  11. ^ "Boavista acionou opção de compra por Yusupha" [Boavista activated buyout clause for Yusupha] (in Portuguese). CNN Portugal. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  12. ^ Bah, Sulayman (10 July 2018). "Yusupha Becomes Third Gambian to Sign in French Ligue1". allafrica.com. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  13. ^ "Yusupha Njie's Reims deal off as Gambian reportedly fails medical". gambiasports.com. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  14. ^ "Avançado Yusupha renova com Boavista por duas temporadas" [Forward Yusupha renews with Boavista for two seasons] (in Portuguese). Correio da Manhã. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  15. ^ "Oficial: Yusupha troca Boavista pelo Al Markhiya" [Official: Yusupha switches Boavista for Al Markhiya] (in European Portuguese). O Jogo. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  16. ^ "Santos FC contrata atacante Yusupha Njie por empréstimo até junho de 2025" [Santos FC sign forward Yusupha Njie on loan until June 2025] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  17. ^ "Benin 1–0 Gambia [Match Details]". cafonline.com. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  18. ^ https://www.cafonline.com/total-africa -cup-of-nations/matches/2021/2243295/lineups
  19. ^ "The Gambia name squad for first Nations Cup finals". BBC Sport.
  20. ^ "Can Yusupha out do father Biri?". The Standard. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  21. ^ Yusupha Njie at Soccerway
  22. ^ "Yusupha Njie". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
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