Jola Kunda FC have cliched the 20226 Yonna sponsored Serrekunda East 'nawettan' knockout trophy.
The Jola Kunda Boys defeated Cannon 6-5 on post-match penalty shootouts after regulation time ended 1-1 in a well-contested final played at the Serrekunda East Mini Stadium over the weekend Musa Bojang gave Jola Kunda the lead in the 22minute of the match.
Ebrima Jallow came very close to leveling the scores for Cannon in the 39th minute of the match buts shot went some inches over the cross bar.
Francis D. Mendy could have exteded Jola Kunda's lead before half-time but his effort went wide.
Ebrima Jallow came very to leveling the scores for Cannon after the interval but his glancing header was saved by Jola Kunda's net-minder Sang Baptist Jassey.
Sarjo Jallow’s fantastic free-kick was parried awayby Jola Kunda's goalkeeper Sang Baptist Jassey in the 60th minutes of the match.
Ebrima Jallow levelled matters for Cannon in the 62nd minute of the match.
This pushed the into post-match penalty shootouts, which ended 6-5 in favour of Jola Kunda.
As champions, Jola Kunda went home with a giant trophy, gold medals and a cash prize of D60,000 while Cannon received silver medals and 50,000 as runners-up.
Musa Bojang won the Man of Match award followinghis stunning performance during the final.
Head of Jola Kunda, Louie SA Gomez, expressed delight for winning the 2026 Serrekunda East nawettan knockout trophy.
“We work very hard for it and Jola Kunda have never been to this stage, “ Coach Gomez disclosed, adding, that this victory is for the community of Jola Kunda for 30 years .
He thanked for the fans of Jola Kunda for coming all in their large numbers to cheer the team.
The kick off was taken by Newly President of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Kemo Ceesay.
The match was witnessed by fans and important dignitaries.
