Wellingara-based Gaza FC were on Sunday crowned champions of the Late Wonto football tournament after a narrow 1-0 defeat of Dey Bi FC of Serekunda in an intriguing final played at the Serrekunda East mini-stadium.![GAZA FC 2]()
The tournament was organised by Gambia and Swansea forward Modou Barrrow in memory of his late mother, Wonto Ceesay. Sixteen teams took part in the tournament.
Lamin Kinteh scored the final’s only goal after 32 minute.
Gaza FC and Dey Bi FC booked their places to the final after eliminating Tababi FC and Danger Bi FC in the semi finals.
The winners Gaza FC when home with a giant trophy and a cash prize of D80, 000, whilst runners up, Dey Bi FC pocketed home a consolation prize of D20, 000
In a post –match interview with Observer Sports, Alieu Drammeh, head coach of Gaza FC expressed delight for winning the tournament.
The tournament, he said, will give more opportunities to the players to continue showcasing their talents in football.
Alieu Nyassi, head coach of Dey Bi FC, was quite a disappointed man after the game. He, however, commended his players for their respectable performance.
by Arfang MS Camara & Jainaba D Jatta
by Arfang MS Camara &
Jainaba D Jatta
He congratulated Barrow on organising such a tournament for youngsters and urged other international stars to emulate him.
Gambia and Swansea forward, Modou Secka-Barrow said he was happy to have had organised the tournament to help the youngsters showcase their talents.
Giving back to the community, according to him, is something his late mother had taught him and he hopes to organise the tournament annually.