Amadou Manneh's second half goal separated the two capital based heavy-weights.
Sporting Real made a bright start to the match and dominated possession, creating goal scoring chances but failed to capitalise on them.
Young Africans grew into the game with a few goal scoring chances but failed to materialise on them.
Sporting Real got punished when Amadou Manneh's looping header broke the deadlock for Young Africans.
The former FA Cup Champions, Young Africans defended resolutely to see off the remaining minutes as they edged closer to a famous victory.
As winners, Young Africans received a giant trophy, gold medals, and a cheque amounting to D80, 000 while Sporting Real received D50,000 as runners-up.
Young Africans will now begin preparations for The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) League Division Two promotion play-off finals for the Greater Banjul Area.
The colourful final was presided over by the GFF First Vice President Bakary K. Jammeh and attended by Second Vice president Alhagie Ebou Faye, executive committee members Lt Col Musa Jammeh, Ms Ramou Ndow and President of Banjul Regional Football Association Mr. Modou Sowe.
Other dignitaries include the Deputy Mayor of Banjul Hon. Abdul Aziz Dabakh Gaye and council members, fans and football enthusiasts.
Source: GFF
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