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Biri Biri (Alhaji Momodo Njie) was born on 30 March, 1948 in Banjul, Gambia, is a Gambian footballer (1948–2020). Discover Biri Biri's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

Popular As Alhaji Momodo Njie
Occupation N/A
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 30 March, 1948
Birthday 30 March
Birthplace Banjul, Gambia
Date of death 19 July, 2020
Died Place Dakar, Senegal
Nationality Gambia

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Biri Biri Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, Biri Biri height is 1.77 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.77 m
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Biri Biri Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Biri Biri worth at the age of 72 years old? Biri Biri’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Gambia. We have estimated Biri Biri's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1901

Biri Biri was spotted by Danish club B 1901 during a training camp in Gambia in 1972.

1948

Alhaji Momodo Njie (30 March 1948 – 19 July 2020), also known as Biri Biri, was a Gambian 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.

Before his time in Europe, Biri Biri played for Black Diamonds, Phontoms and Augustines in Gambia as well as Mighty Blackpool of Sierra Leone.

1963

Biri Biri played on multiple occasions for The Gambia's national men's football team, starting as a youth in 1963.

1973

He left them in 1973 for Spanish team Sevilla FC.

He was the first black player to play for Sevilla, and was considered one of their best players.

1980

Biri Biri returned to Denmark to play for Herfølge Boldklub in 1980, and in 1981 he signed for Wallidan F.C. back in Gambia, for whom he played until retirement in 1987.

1994

Biri Biri was appointed as Deputy Mayor of Banjul after Yahya Jammeh came to power in 1994, a post he had relinquished by 2005.

He also worked as the manager of Royal Albert market in the city.

2000

In 2000, Jammeh awarded him the Order of Merit, and he was described as The Gambia's "greatest footballer of the last millennium and of all time."

2020

Biri Biri died on 19 July 2020, aged 72, in Dakar, Senegal.