Gunjur Triumphs Over Sukuta 3-2 as Football Returns to Nyamina Football Field

Gunjur, Friday, 13th September 2024 - Football has made a long-awaited return to the Nyamina football field in Gunjur today, marked by a grand opening ceremony featuring a friendly match between Gunjur and Sukuta. In an exciting curtain-raiser, Gunjur edged out their sister town Sukuta with a 3-2 victory, rekindling local football passion after years of anticipation.

Gunjur defeated Sukuta 3-2 in the curtain raiser as football returns to Nyamina Football Field

The well attended curtain raiser match between Gunjur and Sukuta was also attended by distinguished guests and dignitaries, including Gunjur Ward Councilor Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba, Kombo South MP Hon. Kebba K Barrow, Barrister Lamin J Darbo of Dabanani Law Centre, GEPADG Executive Director, Badara N. Bajo as Gunjur beat Sukuta 3-2 in the opening friendly match.

The return of football to Nyamina follows the completion of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) sponsored Mini Stadium construction project, which spanned over six years. The project included the construction of a perimeter fence, installation of a borehole, and a grass pitch. The stadium's official opening will be further celebrated with a Super Cup final match between Mighty Ajax and Continental Stars, sponsored by GFF President Mr. Lamin Kaba Bajo.

In preparation for the upcoming final on Saturday, President Bajo made a generous donation to the Gunjur Sports Committee, presenting a giant trophy, gold and silver medals, and D25,000.00 (twenty-five thousand dalasis) during a ceremony held at Football House in Kanifing on Friday. Key GFF officials, including First Vice President Mr. Bakary K. Jammeh, Second Vice President Mr. Ebou Faye, and General Secretary Mr. Lamin M. Jassey, were in attendance. Representatives of the Gunjur Sports Committee, Mr. Lamin Darboe C. and Mr. Assan Jassey, accepted the donation on behalf of the committee.

Trophy for Super Cup final between Mighty Ajax and Continental Stars, sponsored by GFF President Mr. Lamin Kaba Bajo.

The Super Cup final will be the first official match at the Mini Stadium following the long-delayed completion of its construction. The Gunjur Sports Committee has named the Super Cup in honour of President Bajo, “recognising his dedication and significant contributions to the development of football in The Gambia, particularly in Gunjur” according to a statement by Gambia Football Federation.