The BST Galaxy were defeated in their two previous league outings prior to their match with Team Rihno, who were unbeaten in their five opening league matches.
BST Galaxy FC needed a victory against Team Rihno to relieve in the country’s Elite League.
Team Rihno also needed a win against BST Galaxy to mount pressure on Real de Banjul on the First Division League table.
Modou Lamin Ceesay’s lone strike during the match earned BST Galaxy FC a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Team Rihno.
The victory earns BST Galaxy FC seventh-place on the country’s Elite League table with 8 points.
Team Rihno now sit third-place on the First Division League table with 11 points after six league outings.