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GFF League Super Cup final slated for Saturday

Jan 4, 2023, 2:24 PM | Article By: Arfang M.S. Camara

The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has set aside Saturday 7th January 2023 as the Super Cup final between male 1st Division League champions, Hawks FC and FA Cup champions Wallidan FC.

The Super Cup final, which is going to be a Banjul-derby game will be played at the Banjul KG5 Mini Stadium.

Hawks FC won the 2021/2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League after collecting 62 points in 30 matches. They won 19 games, drew 5 and lost 6. 

The Reds also scored 38 goals and conceded 17 in 30 games last season.

Banjul-based team Hawks FC, who are coached by Alieu Jagne, will be looking forward to continuing from where they left it last season to win their first medal this season.

Meanwhile, Wallidan FC won the FA Cup tournament after defeating Brikama 4-2 on post-match penalty shootout during the final played at the Independence Stadium.

Blue Boys, Wallidan FC, being one of the most successful clubs in Gambian football history, won their 24 FA Cup title last season.

They will also be looking forward to a bright start to the league by winning the Super Cup title against the league champions.

Wallidan FC finished 4th position in the GFF League last season with 44 points after 30 games.