Jatta’s FC became the first team to qualify for the nawetan proper after defeating Madac FC 6-5 on post-match penalty shootouts following a 1-1 draw in regulation during the early game played on Wednesday.
Jatta’s FC booked their place into the upcoming nawetan proper season after winning all their five knockout nawetan qualifier games.
Madac will not compete in this year’s SWESO nawetan after they failed to win their playoff match following their relegation last season.
Jatta’s FC coach, EB, as he’s fondly called, congratulated his players for their performance, saying that if it was not for them, he would not have achieved such success.
According to him, the secret behind Jatta’s success is his policy of equality and equity, adding that unity and togetherness are also contributing factors.
Hapapa FC returned to Serrekunda West nawetan proper football after beating Fulham FC 4-3 on post-match penalty shootouts after a goalless draw in the regulation time.
Hapapa FC, who were relegated last season returned to the nawetan proper following their trump.
Fulham FC, who put up an outstanding performance throughout the qualifiers will now wait until next season to again compete in the qualifiers.
The head coach of Hapapa FC, Ablie, expressed delight with returning to the Serrekunda West nawetan football after what he described as a difficult tournament last season.
“We had a little difficulty which led to our relegation from the nawetan last season. But looking at the game, we could have carried the day during regulation time.”
He said they would go back, prepare, compete and win the trophy.
“We are coming with a difference in terms of ambiance, performance and skills. We are not only coming to compete but will come and win the trophy,” he said.
Meanwhile, at the time of going to press, Konge Bii were taking on Future Stars in the early playoff match, while Galaxy entertained S.K. Layout in the late encounter.
