Dynamo Kyiv keeps two Gambian U-19 trialists rejected by Shakhtar AI
On 28 August 2026 Dynamo Kyiv confirmed it will retain two of four Gambian players who previously trialled with Shakhtar Donetsk. U-19 coach Vadym Milko said both remain training in Kyiv and are currently undergoing medical checks before the club finalises their status. A reminder Kyiv clubs continue to recruit young African talent — these two join Dynamo’s U-19 squad in Kyiv pending medical clearance.
Dynamo Kyiv’s U-19 side has decided to keep two of four Gambian players who earlier had trials at Shakhtar Donetsk, the club reported on 28 August 2026. Head coach Vadym Milko said the pair are training with Dynamo in Kyiv and are going through medical examinations.
Milko told Sport.ua that only two of the original four remain with the team and that the key question now is their health; the club will make a final decision after reviewing the medical results. The information was provided by FC Dynamo Kyiv and published by Sport.ua.