Samger FC 2-1 Bombada FC | Gambia League First Division | 18 June 2026

Samger FC edged past Bombada FC 2-1 in a hard-fought encounter on 18 June 2026, with both teams showing plenty of attacking intent at the Independence Stadium. The home side struck first, survived a Bombada equaliser, and then sealed the win with a second-half header.

Match Overview

Samger took the lead in the 19th minute when winger Ebrima Colley curled a delightful shot into the far corner. Bombada responded well and levelled through a scrappy goal from forward Bakary Ceesay just after the half-hour mark. The two sides went in level at half-time, but Samger regained control in the second half, and defender Abdoulie Jallow headed the winner from a corner in the 67th minute.

Key Moments

• 19' – Samger FC 1-0: Ebrima Colley cut inside from the left and beat the keeper with a precise curling effort.
• 33' – Bombada FC 1-1: A cross from the right wasn’t cleared, and Bakary Ceesay stabbed the ball home from six yards.
• 67' – Samger FC 2-1: Abdoulie Jallow powered a header into the net from a well-delivered corner.

Tactical Story

Samger FC showed good balance between defence and attack, with full-backs pushing high to support the wingers. Bombada relied on quick transitions and had success early on, but after the equaliser they dropped deeper and allowed Samger to dictate the pace. The set-piece goal that decided the tie came from a lack of concentration in the Bombada defence.

Standout Players

Ebrima Colley (Samger FC) was a constant threat down the left, scoring one and providing the cross for the winner. Abdoulie Jallow was dominant in the air and scored the decisive goal.

Season Impact

The win lifts Samger FC to 6th place with 23 points, keeping them in the hunt for a top-four finish. Bombada FC remain 11th with 14 points, now only two points above the relegation zone.