#Sports

Young Jujuba FC clutch late Mbaraka Touray tournament trophy

Aug 28, 2024, 10:40 AM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

Young Jujuba FC have grabbed the 2024 late Mbaraka Touray memorial junior football tournament trophy.

The Young Jujuba boys defeated Alliance FC 4-1 on post-match penalty shootouts after regulation time ended goalless in a keenly-contested final played at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Football Field on Sunday.

Young Jujuba dominated the first half and crafted some goal scoring opportunities but failed to materialise on them.

Alliance FC, who were unable to contain Young Jujuba FC in the midfield, created a few goal scoring opportunities but failed to capitalise on them thus the first half ended goalless.

Upon resumption of the match, Young Jujuba FC and Alliance FC both introduced several fresh legs to reinforce their attacking tags.

Alliance FC dominated Young Jujuba FC in the midfield and created numerous goal scoring opportunities but were wasteful in front of goal.

Young Jujuba FC, on the other hand, also created a little goal scoring chances but failed to score thus the match ended goalless.

This pushed the match into post-match penalty shootouts, which ended 4-1 in favour of Young Jujuba FC.

As champions, Young Jujuba FC were decorated with a giant trophy and a cash prize of D8, 000 while Alliance FC received D6, 000 as runners-up.