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GPA fight for spot in 1st Division promotion play-off suffers another blow

Jun 12, 2024, 12:18 PM | Article By: Appo Camara

The Gambia Ports Authority FC’s fight for a place in The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League promotion play-offs have suffered yet another blow after slipping to Jam City FC 1-0 in their week-29 fixture played at the Bakau Mini Stadium on Monday.

The Jambanjelly boys, who are struggling in the most part of the league season, now secured their eighth win of the season, succumbing the Ferry boys to their eighth defeat of the league campaign.

The win boosted Jam City FC’s chances of staying in the Second Division League for another season.

The defeat dented The Gambia Ports Authority FC‘s hopes of securing play-off spot.

Jam City FC overall collected eight triumphs, seven draws and 14 defeat in 29 league  games, while The Gambia Ports Authority FC overall registered 11 victories, 10 draws and eight defeats in 29  league games.

The win earns Jam City 15th position on the league table with 31 points, a point above the relegation zone.

The Gambia Ports Authority FC now sit 17th-place on the league table with 43 points.