The match saw brilliant exhibition of skills and talents.
Lemon Tree FC took the lead through Sulayman Gaye in the 49th minute of the match from the penalty spot, which eventually proved to be the winner for the Green boys.
Bundas FC responded back for an equaliser but were unable to penetrate Lemon Tree FC’s solid defence line thus the match ended 1-0 in favour of Lemon Tree FC.
As champions, Lemon Tree received a giant trophy and a cash prize of D50,000 while Bundas FC received D35,000 as runners-up.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the final whistle, head coach of Lemon Tree FC, Modou Lamin Ndure, expressed delight for guiding Lemon Tree FC to the 2024 Manjai nawettan knock out title.
Coach Ndure thanked his technical staff, players and fans for their efforts during their knock out final against Bundas FC.
Head coach of Bundas FC, Yusupha Jammeh, expressed his disappointment after losing to Lemon Tree FC in the 2024 Manjai knock out final.
Coach Jammeh stated that his side dominated the match and crafted more goal scoring opportunities than Lemon Tree FC but failed to score.
He challenged the central referee for awarding a penalty to Lemon Tree FC, which eventually proved to be the winner for the Green boys.
Goal scorer for Lemon Tree FC, Sulayman Gaye, expressed delight for scoring his side’s only goal during the match.
