Jattas FC on Tuesday continued its unbeaten run in the Lamin Nawettan following a 4-0 win over Sanchaba United at the Sanna Jatta Memorial Football Field.
Lamin Manneh was the hero having scored a hat-trick with goals in the 34th, 58th and 80th minutes. Charles Jammeh scored the fourth with five minutes on the clock remaining.
This is the third consecutive win for Jattas after defeating Veterans FC and Harlem FC in their first two games, while Sanchaba United registered no points having suffered a defeat in each of their three group games.
Speaking in an interview with Observer Sports shortly after the game, Baba Dumbuya, head coach of Jattas FC expressed delight in finishing as group leaders with a maximum nine points. He added that all this victories came through hard work, dedication and commitment from his players.
“I was not surprised about the result, because what was shown from my players proved their capability of winning the game, and as I always say our secret is hard work and cooperation which is very important; as the saying goes, you can take the horse to the stream but you can never force the horse to drink,” Baba said.
He promised their fans to continue this form in the competition, noting that there are more victories on the way, which will be dedicated to their fans.
Meanwhile, the head coach of Sanchaba United could not be available for comment.
by Binta Jammeh & Awa Gassama