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Red Scorpions crowned champions of Women League One 

Jul 20, 2023, 12:19 PM | Article By: Lamin Gibba

Red Scorpions FC have been coroneted champions of the 2022/23 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women League Division One at a colorful coronation ceremony held at the Banjul Mini Stadium on Sunday.

Chorro Mbenga’s side wrapped up the season with a 3-0 victory over Abuko United in their week-18 fixture played at the Banjul Mini Staduim.

A brace from Kumba Kuyateh and a lone goal from Fatou Bojang was enough for the Jeshwang based-club to secure back-to-back crowns. 

Red Scorpion are only side that did not taste a defeat during the campaign after collecting 52 points in 18 league matches. They won 17 matches and drew 1. They scored 43 goals.

As champions Red Scorpions were awarded medals, a giant trophy and a cash prize of D500, 000.

Berewuleng FC received D250, 000 for finishing second position. The Gambia Police Force received D125, 000 after finishing third place.