Kartong made a winning start to their WCR Zonal campaign with a 2-0 victory over Gunjur at Nyamina Field, while two-time champions Foni secured a narrow 1-0 win over Kombo Central II at Bakary Sambouya Field on the opening day of the 6th Edition of the West Coast Region Zonal Championship.

Lamin Tamba broke the deadlock for Kartong in the 74th minute after pouncing on a loose ball following Assan Sanyang’s dangerous cross.

Lamin Tamba then turned provider in the 88th minute, beating his marker with quick stepovers before squaring for Alieu Badjie to tap home and seal a memorable victory for the debutants.

At Bakary Sambouya Field, Foni left it late to claim all three points against Central II, with Modou Lamin Conteh scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for the two-time champions.

The results provided an exciting start to the competition, with Kartong making an immediate statement on their debut and Foni showing their experience with a late winner.

By Ebrima KB Sonko