#Sports

Real return to winning ways in 1st Division League

Mar 27, 2023, 2:26 PM | Article By: Arfang M.S. Camara

Real de Banjul have returned to winning ways in the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League following their win during their week-14 fixtures played on Saturday.

Real de Banjul beat Gamtel FC 2-1 at the LiveYour Dreams Sports Academy in Basori.

Ablie Ceesay gave Real the lead in the 13th minute before Essa Jallow doubled their lead from the spot in the 48th minute. Mbye Ceesay scored Gamtel’s consolation goal in stoppage time.

The result maintains Real de Banjul at 2nd position with 29 points, while Gamtel occupy 10th position with 16 points.

Elsewhere, Wallidan shocked Marimoo Pakfood 2-0 during a game played at the Late Ousman Saho Field in Old Yundum.

Muhammed Sarr opened the scoring for the Blues in the 16th minute before Babanding Saho doubled their lead in the 82nd minute.

The win moves Wallidan level on (22) points with Marimoo Pakfood, with the Blues sitting 3rd while the Manjai-based team occupy 4th position.

The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) defeated Greater Tomorrow 2-1 during a game played at the Bakau Mini Stadium.

Abdoulie Baldeh gave Greater Tomorrow the lead in the 25th minute before GAF came from behind to win 2-1 courtesy of Babucarr Sanyang’s brace in the 64th and 83rd minutes.

The win moves GAF to 5th position with 21 points, while Greater Tomorrow still languish at rock bottom (16th) position with 8 points.

Falcons were held to a goalless draw by Samger during a game played at the Brikama Box Bar

The result maintains Falcons at the top of the table standing with 29 points while Samger sit 6th position with 19 points.