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Toubakolong noran tourney kicks-off

Apr 7, 2010, 3:52 PM | Article By: Cherno O. Bobb

Toubakolong Noran Championship Tournament, organised by Toubakolong Sports Development Organisation and sponsored by Mbye Cham has kicked-off on Monday 5th April 2010, at the Toubakolong football ground.

8 teams namely Mbye DC of Toubakolong village, Juffereh and Albreda youth society team A and B, Aljamdu FC, Yarida FC, Nuimi Lamin FC, Young Tiger FC of Sitadunku and Toubakolong United are vying for the title.

The tournament kick started in a thrilling encounter with Mbye DC FC of Toubakolong Village defeating Juffereh and Albreda youth society team B by a goal to nil.

Lamin Nadi Ceesay scored the only goal of the game for Mbye DC FC in the 60th minute of the game from a penalty spot.

According to Kemo Ceesay, the Chairman of Toubakolong Sports Development Organisation, said the tournament is sponsored by Mbye Cham, a native of Toubakolong Village and gave D5, 000 to the sports organisation.

He revealed that the winner of the tournament will receive a cash prize of D2, 000, while the runners-up will receive a consolation prize of D1, 000.

He further stated that there would be cash prizes for the most disciplined team and leading goal scorer.