#Sports

Amdalai lifts Njongon nawetan trophy

Jan 2, 2024, 12:18 PM | Article By: Cherno Omar Bobb

Amdalai FC on Sunday defeated Mbankam FC by 3-1 to lift the senior nawetan trophy of Njongon Sports Committee.

The keenly-contested final played at Njongon football ground was graced by Hon Tamsir Cham, National Assemby Member for Lower Nuimi Constituency among other dignitiaries and football fans within the area.

Lamin Hyara gave Amdalai FC the lead in 25th minute from a well taken shoot. Five minutes later, Ebrima Keita added a second for Amdalai FC to ensure their lead 2-0 going into the break.

Mbankam FC pulled one back shortly after the interval when Amadou Ndong converted from the penalty spot.

Louis S. Bass sealed the victory for Amdalai FC in the 52th minute with a powerful shoot that left goalkeeper Sarjo Sarr with no chance.

Both teams ended the game with ten men following the sending off of Muhammed Hydara of Amdalai FC and Omar Bayo of Mbankam FC.

As winners, Amdalai FC received a trophy, medials and a cash prize of D27,000 while runners up, Mbankam FC went home with D23,000.

Amdalai FC defender, Jegan Senghore was named the most discipline player of the tournament.

Bajaleh fan club of Amdalai received the best fan club award while the leading goal scorer of the tournament went to Amadou Ndong of Mbankam FC. They all received trophies.