Career
Professional
Sanyang began his professional career with Real de Banjul of the Gambian Championnat National D1. Sanyang"s time with Real de Banjul was a successful one, and in 2007 he was honoured as the best midfielder in the Gambian League. His play with the Gambian Under-20 National Team sparked interest among Major League Soccer clubs and in early 2009 he was signed by Toronto Football Club along with a fellow countrymen Emmanuel Gomez.
Due to his age he was initially ineligible to join the senior squad until his 18th birthday, which took place on 1 August 2009.
During this time he trained with both the senior team and the TFC Academy. Sanyang made his debut for Toronto Football Club on 1 August 2009 as a sub versus
New England Revolution. In September 2009, two Ligue 1 clubs sent scouts to Toronto to watch him in action.
Dutch club PSV Eindhoven also requested video footage.
Sanyang made 14 appearances in his second year with Toronto and first full season, he was plagued with a concussion that prevented him making any appearances in the second half of the season. On 30 July 2011, Sanyang signed with Seattle Sounders Football Club. After his release by Seattle, Sanyang signed with USL Pro club Charleston Battery on 6 April 2012. International
Sanyang has represented his nation at various youth levels.
In 2007, he helped lead the Gambian U-17 squad in conquering the Four Nation Tournament held in Côte d"Ivoire.
Toronto Football Club
Canadian Championship (1): 2010.