#Sports

Jarra East to represent LRR in peace tournament

Mar 11, 2024, 11:44 AM

Jarra East District Football Team will represent Lower River Region (LRR) in the upcoming President Barrow National Peace Tournament after defeating Kiang East District Football Team by 4-1 in the president regional peace tournament final held at the Soma Mini Stadium.

Both sides began the game with the ambition of a victory but it was Jarra East whose ambitions matched their performances as they dominated and scoring an early goal with a powerful opening strike through Cherno Jawo in the 13th minute.

Jarra East continued to take command with brilliant football coupled with good scoring chances but they were not able to add to their lead at half time.

Jarra East came from the break with different approaches, forcing Kiang East into concerning a second goal through Omar Fatty's brilliant finish.

Six minutes later, skipper Cherno Jawo netted his second goal of the game from the penalty spot when his side was awarded a penalty.

Kiang East were also awarded a penalty which Yaya Sanneh converted but any chance of a comeback for them (Kiang East) was dented when substitute Yerro Juma Jallow sealed the victory for Jarra East.

Hon. Saikou Mballow, head of the Peace Tournament Organising Committee described the championship as a way of strengthening unity among Gambians.

Honourable Member for Jarra East, Haruna Barry expressed delight with his boys winning the LRR Regional Peace Tournament. He assured them of his support ahead of the National Peace Tournament.

As winners, Jarra East went home with a trophy and a price of D100, 000 while Kiang East received a prize of D75, 000.