Match Report: Harts Academy FC 0–1 TMT FA
Gambia League First Division – 26 May 2026

Harts Academy FC suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat at home to TMT FA, a result that keeps the Academy mired in the bottom half of the table. TMT FA’s disciplined performance and a first‑half strike proved enough to take all three points back to the capital.

Match Overview

The match began with Harts Academy pushing high, pressing TMT FA’s backline. However, the visitors weathered the early storm and grew into the game. In the 28th minute, TMT FA midfielder Alieu Njie latched onto a loose ball 25 yards out and drilled a low shot into the bottom corner, giving Harts goalkeeper Lamin Sanneh no chance.

Key Moments

• 28' Goal: Alieu Njie (TMT FA) – superb long-range effort.
• 42' Disallowed goal: Harts thought they had equalised, but the referee adjudged a foul in the build-up.
• 84' Goalkeeper save: TMT’s keeper Baboucarr Bah tipped a powerful header over the bar to preserve the lead.

Tactical Story

Harts Academy coach Ousman Darboe set his team up in a 4‑2‑3‑1, hoping to control possession. However, TMT FA’s compact 4‑4‑2 nullified their creative midfielders, forcing Harts into speculative long balls. TMT FA’s game plan was clear: sit deep, absorb pressure, and hit on the counter. It worked to perfection, with Njie’s goal coming from a quickly taken throw‑in that caught the home defence out.

Standout Players

• Alieu Njie (TMT FA): Scored the winner and covered every blade of grass.
• Baboucarr Bah (TMT FA): Reliable in goal, made crucial saves in the second half.
• Moussa Sanyang (Harts Academy): Created the best chances for his team but lacked support.

Table Impact

TMT FA’s win lifted them to 34 points, comfortably mid‑table. Harts Academy remain on 28 points, only four clear of the relegation places. With a difficult run‑in, they will need to turn draws into victories to avoid the drop.