Gambinos Group

The Gambinos Group is an association of three academies: Gambinos Stars Africa (Gambia), Senegal Elite Stars (Senegal), and the Phoenix Sports Association (Cameroon). The academies were founded by Helmut Hack, former president of SpVgg Greuther Fürth, second vice president of the German Football League (DFL), and former board member of the German Football Association (DFB).

The Gambinos Group aims to become a center of excellence for West African talent through its locations in Gambia, Senegal, and Cameroon.

Gambinos Stars Africa, Senegal Elite Stars, and the Phoenix Sports Association became official cooperation partners of Red&Gold Football in July 2023. In March 2026, Red&Gold Football became the majority shareholder of the Gambinos Group.