The 2025/26 GFF First Division title race remains on a knife-edge after leaders Medina United FC and second-placed Fortune FC both secured crucial victories on Matchday 29.

Medina United strengthened their grip at the top of the table with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Gambian Dutch Lions FC, moving to 51 points and maintaining a one-point advantage over Fortune FC with one game remaining.

Adama Kanteh handed the league leaders the breakthrough in the 26th minute, but Gambian Dutch Lions responded through midfield maestro Cherno Jallow, whose strike was his seventh goal of the season.

Paul Colley, however, netted the winner to secure all three points and boost Medina’s hopes of winning the title in their maiden campaign in the top flight.

Fortune FC kept the pressure firmly on the leaders with a narrow 1-0 victory over defending champions Real de Banjul FC. Muhammed Jallow’s 14th-minute strike proved decisive as Fortune moved to 50 points, just one behind Medina.

The encounter was marred by late drama as Real de Banjul finished the match with nine men after two players were sent off in the 89th and 90+4th minutes. Tempers continued to flare when goalscorer Muhammed Jallow also received his marching orders in stoppage time (90+8).

Third-placed Gambia Ports Authority FC secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Team Rhino FC to cement their place in the top three.

Mamadi Chorr stole the headlines with a hat trick as the Ferry Boys moved to 47 points, guaranteeing themselves a strong finish to the season but ending any mathematical hopes of challenging for the title.

At the other end of the table, Samger FC boosted their survival hopes with an important victory. Babucarr Mbaye and Haruna Bojang struck in the 34th and 44th minutes, respectively, to give Samger a comfortable first-half advantage.

Bombada FC mounted a spirited comeback, highlighted by goalkeeper Ebrima Sonko’s stunning free kick goal, his second goal of the season and remarkably, his second from a free kick. Despite the effort, Bombada remain fourth on 44 points.

Elsewhere, Brikama United’s 3-1 defeat to Hart FC leaves them fifth on 42 points, while Hart climbed to seventh with 38 points. Real de Banjul sit sixth on 41 points.

At the bottom of the table, the relegation battle remains wide open. TMT FC occupy the bottom spot with 30 points, level with Steve Biko FC, while Greater Tomorrow FC sit just above the drop zone with 31 points.

Samger FC’s victory moved them up to 31 points, intensifying the battle for survival heading into the final round of fixtures.

By Ebrima KB Sonko