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Ceesay FC win Farato tournament

Mar 31, 2016, 10:30 AM | Article By: Yai Dibba

Ceesay FC were on Saturday crowned champions of the Farato Youth and Sports Committee organised tournament after beating Universal FC by a goal to nil in the final played at Farato football field.

Matarr Bojang was the hero of the day, scoring the only goal of the game for Ceesay FC in the second period.

As winners, Ceesay FC went home with the trophy and a cash of D15,000 while runners-up Universal FC received a consolation prize of D10,000 and a trophy.

The most discipline team award went to Star Light FC, who were rewarded with a cash of D3,000 and a trophy.

Sky Power FC won the best fan club honour and received D3,000 with a trophy.

A certificate with D500 was awarded to Momodou Sanyang, who emerged as the leading goal scorer of the tournament.

The best player award went to Omar Saidy Khan while Modou Bah was named the most discipline coach.

Certificates of appreciation were also awarded to deserving individuals and institutions.

Speaking to reporters shortly after the game, Karamo Njie, president of Farato Youth and Sports Committee, praised both teams for putting up a responsible performance during the encounter.

Mr Njie said they are working on establishing a third division team that will represent Farato in the third division league and possibly qualify for the second division league.

Momodou Fatty, vice president of the committee, thanked everyone that has contributed in one way or the other in making the tournament a success.