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 Lemon Tree crowned winners of Manjai Super Cup final

Aug 30, 2023, 11:59 AM | Article By: Ismaila Sonko

Lemon Tree Football Club was on Sunday crowned winners of the Manjai Sports Association Super Cup final after defeating Ballack Football Club 2-1 during a keenly contested game played at the Father Gough Sports Complex in Manjai Kunda.

The Sanchaba-based team, Lemon Tree opened the scoring through Ablie Ndure in the first half while Mamlie Ceesay doubled their lead shortly after the resumption of the second period.

Ballack FC pulled one goal back in the second period through Baboucarr Manneh which proved to be their only consolation goal.

The game was tightly contested from the first whistle as both teams showed great skills and determination on the field.

As winners, Lemon Tree were awarded gold medals, a giant trophy and an amount of D15, 000, while the runner-up Ballack FC received D10,000.