"They always live on in the hearts of the fans," the club continued in its video tribute to their former forward.
Biri BIri passed away in the Senegalese capital Dakar, aged 72
and as yet no cause of death has been announced.
He was the first Gambian to play professional football overseas
when he signed for Danish club B.1901 Nykobing FL in 1972.
The club spotted him when they came to Banjul for a training
camp and in 1973 he left them to join Spanish side Sevilla, where he spent five
seasons.
Such was his impact at Sevilla that whenever he returned
to the club the fans would still be singing his name and welcomed him with open
arms.
He also played for several clubs back home in The Gambia as well for former Sierra Leonean champions Mighty Blackpool.
Tributes from home and abroad
Current Gambian president Adama Barrow was also keen to pay
tribute to Biri Biri.
"I learned with deep sorrow the passing away of Gambian
football legend, Alhagie Momodou Njie alias Biri Biri," he said.
"I join his family, friends, and fans to mourn his death.
Though death is inevitable, Biri's life is worth celebrating.
"He made a name for himself and as a patriot flew our
national flag high in the world of football.
"Biri was a kind, generous and friendly person who
supported and stood by his family and friends. May his gentle soul rest in
Jannahtul Firdausi."
Newly-crowned Spanish champions Real Madrid also paid tribute to
Biri Biri.
"Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors
deeply regret the death of Sevilla FC legend Alhaji Momodo Njle
'Biri-Biri'," the club posted.
"Real Madrid wants to express its condolences to his family and loved ones, his club and all fans of Sevilla FC."
A pioneer in Denmark
His first club in Europe Danish club
B.1901 Nykobing also pointed out that "it is not only in Spain that Biri
Biri wrote history. He did the same in Denmark in 1972.
"Here, Biri Biri became the
first African to play top-level football in Denmark when he was brought to
B1901. Honor be to his memory."
The club that Biri Biri left to move
to Denmark was Wallidan FC, whom he joined again later in his career remembered
their former player.
"A legend has fallen asleep.
It's with deep sadness we announce the passing on of a Club Legend Alh. Momodou
Njie Biri Biri today,"
"We are sending our deepest
condolences to his ex-team mates, family and the entire country. We will surely
miss you Biri, we will continue to pray for you.
"May your humble Soul Rest in
Peace Legend."
The president of The Gambia Football
Federation, Lamin Kabba Bajo, added that Biri Biri will not be forgotten.
"THE ALL TIME LEGEND HAS
FALLEN," Bajo wrote
"As we mourn and celebrate you,
uncle, I would like to assure you that we will not relent in our efforts in
ensuring that your legacy lives on as long as we are the position."
There were also words of remembrance
from elsewhere around the continent.
"My sympathies and condolences
to the family of the African legend from Gambia-Alhagie Momodu Njie "Biri
Biri"May his soul rest in perfect peace,"said Anthony Baffoe the
deputy secretary general of the Confederation of African Football.
Former Cameroon and Sevilla captain
Stephane Mbia said: "A family member left us. The mystic Biri Biri! #RIP
Legend."
A long international career
Biri Biri enjoyed a lengthy
international career with The Gambia making his debut aged just 16 in 1963.
One of those former international
team-mates Bai Malleh Wada was grateful for the help he got from Biri Biri.
"Biri has inspired a generation
of Gambian footballers. All of us wanted to be like him while growing up,"
he explained.
"Biri gave us hope and made all
of us believe in ourselves. He was a great man and he had a great personality
and was charismatic."
"He has sacrificed a lot for
this country. He was always ready to die for his country.
"When I joined him in the
national team, he made it home for me and all the young players at the time.
This country will never have another Biri."
Another ex-international who was full
of praise for the late Biri Biris is Sheikh Ndure.
"He inspired me in many ways.
His skills, moves with the ball and hunger for success was second to
none," he said.
"Just looking at Biri moving and
talking meant a lot to us at that time.
"He was a leader and so down to
earth. His legacy is always going to stay forever for what he has done for
football."
In 2005 BBC Sport spoke to another of
his ex-international team-mates, Alhaji Babou Sowe, who had the very highest
praise for Biri Biri.
"I class Biri Biri even above
Maradona because he was a great goalscorer, dribbler and could play with both
feet," Sowe told BBC Sport.
"Biri Biri is the best player
Africa has ever produced."
One person that has followed in Biri
Biri's footsteps is his 26-year-old son Yusupha Njie who plays in the
Portuguese top-flight for Boavista and is also a Gambia international.
"I have been hit so hard that I
don't really know what to say," he posted on Instagram.
"You're my superhero and my
biggest life blessing. I'm happy and opportune to be your son."
"I love you dad and your
memories always keep me moving. I will miss you."
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