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Late Modou Janneh Intermediate Tourney: Young Badis cruise to round of 16

Mar 30, 2026, 11:03 AM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

Young Badis FC on Saturday sailed to the round of sixteen (16) of the 2026 late Modou Janneh Memorial Intermediate Football Tournament following their 1-0 win over Kanilai FC in their second group match played at the Gunjur Nyamina Mini Stadium.

The Badis Boys won their first match, while Kanilai FC were defeated in their first match.

Kanilai FC required the maximum points against Young Badis FC to maintain their chances of reaching the round of sixteen (16) of the late Modou Janneh memorial intermediate football tournament after losing to KBD in their opening group match.

The Kanilai Boys came  for the maximum points but lost to Young Badis FC.

The win earns Young Badis FC a place in the round of sixteen (16) of the late Modou Janneh memorial intermediate football tournament.

Young Badis FC snatched 6 points after winning their two opening group matches.

The defeat dashed Kanilai FC's hopes of qualifying for the round of sixteen (16) of the late Modou Janneh memorial intermediate football tournament.

Kanilai FC are without a point after losing their two opening group matches.