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Wallidan remain in demotion zone despite win

Apr 8, 2024, 12:09 PM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

Wallidan FC on Saturday defeated Brikama United 1-0 in their week-19 fixture played at the Banjul KG5 Mini Stadium in Banjul but remained in the relegation zone in the 2023-2024 Baluwo sponsored Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League.

The Blue boys sat bottom-place on the country’s Elite League table with 16 points in 18 league matches prior to their match with Brikama United, who sat 13th place on the First Division League table with 21 points after 18 league outings.

Wallidan, who are struggling in the First Division League campaign, required the maximum points to bolster their hopes of survival in the country’s Elite League for another season.

The Blue boys notched in one goal in the match without Brikama United reacting to snatch the vital three points.

The win earns Wallidan 14th place on the First Division League table with 19 points in 19 league outings.

Brikama United still occupy 13th spot on the country’s Elite League table with 21points after 19 league fixtures.