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Lamin grab Sanneh Mentereng tourney

Aug 30, 2016, 10:20 AM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

Lamin on Sunday beat Sanyang 1-0 in a well-attended final game played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium to clinch Sanneh Mentereng fitness football tournament meant to raise funds for Brikama United’s participation in the 2017 CAF Confederations Cup.

Lamin beat the host Brikama in the semifinal to advance to the final. Sanyang defeated Gunjur in the semifinal to progress to the final prior to their Sunday’s final contest.

Lamin got hold of the trophy after notching in a single goal in the final game meant to generate funds for Brikama United’s participation in the continent second tier football clubs competition.

Sanyang reacted for an equalizer but were unable to break through Lamin’s formidable defence line, thus the game ended 1-0 in favour of Lamin.

The tournament was organised by Brikama Sports Committee in collaboration with teams’ representatives to raise funds for Brikama United’s participation in the 2017 CAF Confederations Cup.

Brikama United beat rivals Bombada in the final played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau to lift the 2015-2016 Gambia Football Federation FF Cup title, courtesy of striker Sainey Bojang aka power.

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