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Struggling Hawks register 2nd win in Gambia premier league

Feb 17, 2023, 12:30 PM | Article By: Arfang M.S. Camara

Defending league champions, Hawks FC have registered their second victory of the season, while Real de Banjul were forced to another draw in the Gambian Premier League week-seven fixtures played on Wednesday.

Struggling side, Hawks FC defeated Waa Banjul 2-0 during a game played at the Banjul KG5 Mini Stadium.

Remi Mendy opened the scoring for Hawks in the 28th minute before Abdou Jatta sealed the victory for them in the 74th minute.

The Banjul-based team, Waa Banjul finished the game with 10 men after defender Baboucarr Marong was sent off for a second yellow in the 62nd minute.

The win moved Hawks away from rock bottom position to 13th position with 7 points, while Waa Banjul dropped to rock bottom (16th) position with 4 points.

Real de Banjul were held to a goalless draw by Falcons FC during a game played at the Late Ousman Saho Field in Old Yundum.

The result consolidated Real de Banjul lead at the top of the table with 15 points, while Falcons occupy 5th position with 12 points.

In the earlier week-seven results

 PSV Wellingara 3-1 Greater Tomorrow

Team Rhino 1-1 Marimoo Pakfood

Gamtel 2-1 Fortune

Brikama 2-0 Samger

Banjul United 2-1 GAF