German coach Antoine Hey has been asked not to travel to the Banjul anymore because he has failed to come over before March 1, 2007.

In a letter sent to coach Hey in Germany, GFA Secretary-General, Jammeh Bojang, acting under instruction of his subordinates, urged the coach to cease his work with the national team until a clear decision is received from Sports Department.

“Since the agreement was between you and the Ministry (sic), I am directed by The Executive Committee of The GFA to ask you to cease your work with the national team until a clear decision is received from the ministry. Thus, I want to urge you not to come until this impasse is resolved,” Jammeh Bojang stated in his letter.

The German coach, who earlier cited a lack of payment as a reason for his absence, said he was willing to travel to Banjul ahead of March 24 game against Guinea.

“After they refused to provide me an air ticket, I have went and bought my own air ticket to travel to Banjul by Friday, March 16. But I was surprise to receive another message that I should not come. I think the authorities are playing a hide-and-seek game with me,” Hey said.

The SoS for Youth, Sports & religious Affairs, Mr Sheikh Omar, earlier said there was no formal contract between Hey and Gambia but rather a “gentleman agreement” that he take charge of the team ahead of important matches.

The Gambia beat the Cape Verde 2-0 in their opening qualifier last September but then lost to Algeria in their second game, which Hey took charge of.