Kiang Kwinella FC were on Sunday crowned champions of the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) Access to Justice football tournament after a narrow 1-0 defeat of neigbours Nema.
The game that was played at the Kwinella Senior Secondary School’s football field saw Captain Bakary Sanneh scored the only goal after 72 minutes.
The four teams that took part in the three-day tournament were Nema, Kwinella, Kwinella Apple Academy, and Wurokang.
As champions, Kwinella FC went home with D15, 000 and a giant trophy, while Nema FC received a consolation prize of D7, 000 as runners-up.
Wurokang FC finished third place and went home with D5, 000, while Kwinella Apple Academy FC pocketed home D3, 000.
The final of the tournament was attended by the LRR Governor Salifu Puye, and Chief of Kiang Central District Alhaji Demba Sanyang.
The participating teams were also given a set of jersey each and a brand new football, while the teams’ supporters were also given T-Shirts with the slogan: Access to Justice is Your Right, scuffs and caps.
by Lamin B. Darboe