The
2016-2017 West Coast Regional third division league season is set to commence today,
Friday 13 January 2017.
Eighteen
teams will be on challenging foot battle for automatic promotion to the second
division next season.
The
second spot team will go for play-off ties against teams from Banjul and
Kanifing Municipality. The winner for the play-off matches will also gain
promotion to the second division.
As
part of the opening fixtures, Misera will host NAWEC at the Brikama Box Bar
Mini Stadium, and Foni Kansala will welcome Berewuleng at the Bwiam Football
Field.
Elsewhere,
Kombo Kerewan will meet Busumbala Sanjonding at the Kombo Kerewan Football
Field on the same day.
On
Saturday 14 January 2017, Gunjur United will host Jambajelly United in the
all-Kombo South derby clash at the Gunjur Nyamina Football Field.
Sifoe
United will welcome Tujereng United in the other Kombo South derby fixtures at
the Sifoe Football Field.
Elsewhere,
Tanji will rub shoulders with Sanchaba Sulay Jobe Football Academy at the Tanji
Football Field on the same day.
On
Sunday 15 January 2017, Nema Youths will take on Sanyang United at the Dembadou
Mini Stadium in Sukuta.
Elsewhere,
University of The Gambia will play against Greater Tomorrow at the Brikama Box
Bar Mini Stadium to complete week-one fixtures.