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Chimo United demoted in Brikama Nawettan

Oct 16, 2014, 10:48 AM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

Chimo United won the 2014 Brikama knock-out competition title, as well as the super cup title earlier this year.

However, their dismal performance in the campaign resulted in their demotion, and they will be playing in the qualifying rounds next season in order to return to the Nawettan proper.

Chimo United a house-name in Brikama Nawettan has produced a lot of players for the Brikama zonal team among them former Armed Forces trio Landing Darboe Delpiero, Modou Sarr and Abdou Darboe.

Chimo United have also won several accolades and awards in previous years.

Chimo United’s recent relegation in the Brikama Nawettan was described by many football admirers in Brikama and its environs as “shock news”.

Meanwhile, in Serrekunda East, Zurich on Tuesday beat Culture 1-0 at the Serrekunda East Mini Stadium to bounce back in the 2014 Serrekunda East Nawettan, following their 2-0 loss to Bantaba last Thursday at the 5pm encounter.

Rangers beat Manchester United 6-5 on penalties, after a 1-all draw in regulation time.