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AJ Soccer FC, Niani FC share spoils in provincial Gambia 2nd Tier promotion play-off clash

Jul 30, 2025, 1:03 PM

AJ Soccer FC came from behind twice to force a thrilling 2-2 draw against Niani FC in the playoffs for teams from provincial Gambia for promotion to the national second division league in a match played at the Live Your Dreams Academy Field in Basori today.

Muctarr Sanneh puts Niani FC in front with a powerful header in the fifth minute before Amadou Ceesay leveled matters for AJ Soccer in the seventh minute as the two sides went into the break 1-1.

Niani FC regained their lead in the 58th minute when Salieu Ceesay hammered home his first touch of the ball after coming on as a second half substitute but Suwaibou Camara stroke home a second AJ Soccer leveler seven minutes later for a share of the spoils.

Meanwhile, Niani FC will now take on North Star FC from the NBR on Wednesday, 30th July 2025, for their final game of the triangular at the same venue.

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