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Erejang FC triumph over Galaxy FC in Serrekunda West nawettan

Oct 18, 2024, 12:00 PM | Article By: Ismaila Sonko 

Erejang FC recently defeated Galaxy FC 1-0 in the 2024 Serrekunda West ‘nawettan’ match played at the Serrekunda West mini Stadium.

The first half of the match between Erejang FC and Galaxy FC failed to produce goals.

Esidor Jatta gave Erejang FC the lead in the 59th minute of the match to earn his side a place in the next stage of the Serrekunda West nawettan. 

Head coach of Galaxy FC, Lamin Sarr, stated that his ambition is to secure a place in the next round of the Serrekunda West nawettan.

"We came into the match with different style of play and game approach to advance to the next round of the Serrekunda West nawettan.

‘‘We have new players and this is their first season in the Serrekunda West nawattan and were unable to create goal scoring chances,’’ Coach Sarr explained.

Head coach of Erejang FC, Parick Sambou, described the match as a crunch clash.

Erejang FC now secured 7 points, while Galaxy FC clasped 4 points.

Tababi FC defeated Tigers FC. 

Ebrima Jammeh's 50th minutes strike was all but enough to earn Tababi FC the maximum points.

Tababi FC fought hard to avoid relegation.

Head coach of Tababi FC, Alpha Bah, said the victory is their first win since they started this year's nawattan.

"Tgers FC is a big team in Serrekunda West nawettan.

Winning against them is a great result.

 We have been trying so hard, but today, we had a victory.

Coach Bah thanked his boys for putting up a great performance to prevent the team from relegation. 

Head coach of Tigers FC, Musa Sanyang, said they came to collect maximum as usual, but they eventually lost against a very determined Tababi FC side.

"Now we are focusing on the next round because that's a much more difficult stage. We will prepare for the knockout and continue working harder to train well.

Tigers Football Club finished the group stage with 7 points, while Tababi FC finished on 4 points.