#Sports

Mighty Ajax bang Argentina Sanchaba to lift Gunjur League trophy

Jan 9, 2024, 12:07 PM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

Mighty Ajax FC on Sunday thumped Argentina Sanchaba FC 2-0 in a well-attended final played at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Football Field to lift the 2023-2024 Gunjur ‘nawettan’ League trophy.

The Amsterdam boys made an excellent start to the match and controlled midfield department, crafting numerous goal scoring opportunities but failed to capitalise on them.

Argentina Sanchaba FC, who were unable to contain Mighty Ajax FC in the midfield, also created some goal scoring opportunities but failed to score.

Winger Musa Touray alias Dino opened the scores for Mighty Ajax FC in the 40th minute of the match from an astonishing strike.

Argentina Sanchaba FC fought hard for an equalizer but to no avail thus the first half ended 1-0 in favour of Mighty Sanchaba FC.

Upon resumption of the match, Argentina Sanchaba FC introduced several fresh legs to boost their chances of levelling the scores.

The Argentina Sanchaba boys dominated the match and created goal scoring opportunities but failed to capitalise on them.

Mighty Ajax FC, who were unable to contain Argentina Sanchaba FC in the midfield, scored their second goal through powerful striker Sheriffo Jatta alias Chico in the dying minute of the match.

Argentina Sachaba FC responded back for an equaliser but were unable to penetrate Mighty Ajax FC’s formidable defence line thus the match ended 2-0 in favour of Mighty Ajax FC.

As champions, Mighty Ajax FC went home with medals, a giant trophy and a cash prize of D35, 000 while Argentina Sanchaba FC received D30, 000 as runners-up.