MATCH – SUM 2023-24: …. PLAYOFF FINAL FOR PROMOTION 1ST DIVISON 202 – 2025.

Gff 2nd Division Men
17 Jul 2024
- 16:30
GPA FC
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GAM D LIONS FC

Gambian Dutch Lions FC 2-1 victory against GPA FC at the LOSFF, in Yundum. The win guaranteed Gambian Dutch Lions a placed in the GFF league division one #baluwo official partner next season

Malang Fofana scored a dramatic direct freekick deep into additional time to send Gambian Dutch Lions FC into the GFF First Division League Baluwo official Partner following a hard-fought 1-2 defeat of Gambia Ports Authority FC in the playoff final played today at the late Ousman Saho Field in Yundum.

Despite the downpour, the LOSFF was jammed packed as The Gambian Dutch Lions and GPA played out a scintillating match, which left many spectators at the edge of their seats. Dutch Lions FC opened the scoring in the 10th-minute when Hamang Conteh’s in swinging cross was notched home by Ebrima Diallo, who was left unmarked at the far post. The Ferry Boys responded with a brilliant header from Sarjo Fofana in the 74th-minute to restore parity.

GPA FC pushed for another equalizer in the remaining seconds of the game but The Dutch Lions FC held on for a famous victory.

Gambian Dutch Lions FC joined Harts FC and champions Hawks FC to take the three spots available in the top tier next season. The game brought to an end a remarkable playoff finals for promotion to league division one.

We wrap up the season in grand style, pure class, and excellent football, which, in 10 months of our existence, has brought us first division football.
Congratulations to the management, coaches, players, fans, and all the support staff on this huge archivement.