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Football: Mandinary beat champions Lamin 1-0 in Gambia

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Mandinary beat defending champions Lamin 1-0 on their debut in Gambia’s West Coast Region zonal championship, thanks to a goal from Seedy Touray in the 17th minute. Coach Musa Bojang believes his team can win the competition, according to Gambiana.

Mandinary beat defending champions Lamin 1-0 on their debut in the West Coast Region Zonal Championship, in Gambia. Seedy Touray scored the only goal in the 17th minute at the Late Sanna Jatta Memorial Field, Gambiana reports.

The victory gives Mandinary their first three points in Group B and puts Lamin in difficulty at the start of their title defence. Mandinary coach Musa Bojang rated his team’s chances of winning the competition at 7 out of 10, according to Gambiana.

In the other match mentioned, Brufut also began their campaign with a victory, beating FaBY 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Ebrima Darboe, Gambiana reports.

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