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Luniburg FC lift Bakau knock out trophy

Dec 3, 2024, 11:12 AM | Article By: Lamin Gibba

Luniburg FC on Sunday lifted the 2024 Unique Group sponsored Bakau Sports Committee (BSC) ‘nawettan’ knock out trophy after defeating Ron Mango FC 1-0 in a well-attended final played at the Bakau Mini Stadium.

Both sides played wonderful football and created some goal scoring chances.

Omar Njie gave Luniburg FC the lead in the 27th minute of the match after dribbling past two Ron Mango players.

Ron Mango reacted for an equaliser but were unable to penetrate Luniburg FC’s formidable defence line thus the first half ended 1-0 in favour of Luniburg FC.

As action resumed in the second half, Ron Mango organised themselves and crafted some goal scoring opportunities.

Ebrima Cham could have levelled matters for Ron Mango in the 58th minute of the match but his shot went over the cross bar thus the match ended 1-0 in favour of Luniburg FC.

As champions, Luniburg FC received a giant trophy and a cash of prize D75, 000 while Ron Mango received 50, 000 as runners-up.

Omar Njie of Luniburg FC was awarded the Man of the Match after his stunning performance during the final.

The final attracted spectators from Bakau and its satellite areas.

Speaking to journalists shortly after the final whistle, head coach of Luniburg FC, Omar Joof, stated that his side prepared very well for the final, adding that Ron Mongo defeated them on post-match penalty shootouts.

Coach Joof revealed that he told his players that they couldn't let Ron Mango defeat them twice.

He further revealed that the victory means a lot to his team, adding that the victory would also bring togetherness in his team.

Coach Joof thanked the fans for their sacrifice during the nawettan campaign.

Head coach of Ron Mango, Abdoulie Jammeh revealed that his team was young team, adding that this is their first some of his players  appear in the Bakau nawettan.

Coach Jammeh pointed out they were going back to their training ground to prepare very well for the league final.