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Tigers FC overcome Galaxy FC in Serrekunda West nawettan

Oct 8, 2024, 10:28 AM | Article By: Ismaila Sonko

Tigers FC on Saturday defeated Galaxy FC 1-0 in the ongoing Serrekunda West Sports Development Organisation ‘nawettan’ match played at the Serrekunda West Mini Stadium.

Galaxy FC and Tigers both created many goal scoring chances but were not clinical in front of goal.

Sulayman Saidy scored for Tigers in the 65th minute of the match. 

Head coach of Tigers, Musa Sanyang, thanked God for winning the match.

"We prayed for victory and God gave us the victory,’’ Coach Sanyang said.

Coach Sanyang admitted that the match was a difficult one, adding that anything could happen in football but the most important thing is the 3 points.

Head coach of Galaxy FC, Lamin Sarr, revealed that their expectation of the game differs from the result.

"We fought for the top spot in our group, but we lost it. We have to prepare now for our next game. I thank God for everything,’’ coach Sarr said.

Tigers FC sit top-spot the top in their group standing with 7 points after three group games, while Galaxy FC secured 4 points in three group games.

Janta Bi FC defeated Erejang 2-0.

Abdoulie Mansally scored a brace for Janta Bi FC in the 50th and 82nd minutes of the match respectively.

Head coach of Erejang, Patrick Sambou, stated that the game was very tough, adding that their opponent were playing in their final group game.

Head coach of Janta Bi, Sheikh Manka, congratulated his boys for securing the most important points for the team.

Janta Bi snatched 5 points in four games, while Erejang secured 4 points in three games.

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