Banjul Hawks FC 3 – 1 Bombada FC | Gambia League First Division | 17 May 2026

Match Overview

Banjul Hawks FC continued their strong home form with a convincing 3‑1 victory over Bombada FC at the Independence Stadium in Bakau. The win moved the Hawks up to fourth in the Gambia League First Division table, while Bombada remained rooted in the relegation zone.

Match Progression

The Hawks dominated possession from the opening whistle and took a deserved lead in the 18th minute. A sweeping move down the left ended with Lamin Fofana cutting inside and curling a shot into the far corner. Bombada responded well and equalised against the run of play just before half‑time, when Modou Sanyang pounced on a loose ball in the box to tap home.

Banjul Hawks emerged with renewed determination after the break. Their pressure paid off in the 57th minute when Sarjo Jallow headed in from a corner to restore the lead. The Hawks then sealed the victory with a third goal in the 82nd minute, as substitute Ousainou Jatta burst through the Bombada defence and slotted home after a rapid counter‑attack.

Star Men

• Lamin Fofana – opened the scoring and was a constant threat with his dribbling.
• Sarjo Jallow – his powerful header proved the decisive moment.
• Modou Sanyang – Bombada’s best player, scoring the equaliser and working tirelessly.

Standings Impact

The win lifted Banjul Hawks to 37 points, firmly in the top half of the table, while Bombada’s defeat left them six points from safety with four matches remaining. The Hawks will now look to build momentum for a late push toward continental qualification. Bombada face an uphill battle to avoid relegation.