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SK East crowned Super Nawetan champions

Dec 15, 2014, 10:58 AM | Article By: Cherno Omar Bobb & Lamin Gibba

Serrekunda East has been crowned the 2014 Premier Games-sponsored Super Nawetan champions, after beating Bakau 5-4 in a post-match penalty shoot-out.

Serrekunda East last lifted the trophy in 2009, when they defeated the same opponent, Bakau.

They emerged winners of the encounter played at the Serrekunda East Mini Stadium last evening in front of a record crowd which packed the mini stadium.

The game which was graced by dignitaries from the football fraternity was keenly contested, but failed to produce a goal in the 90 minutes period.

It would also be recalled that the two sides met in the group stage of the competition, but settled for a 1-all draw.

As winners, Serrekunda East received a giant trophy and a cash amount of D70, 000; while runners-up Bakau went home with a trophy and a cash amount of D50, 000.

Sukuta were named the most disciplined team and most supported fan zone of the competition.

Ebou Sanyang of Serrekunda East went home with the leading goal-scorer prize, after netting 3 goals in the competition.