{"id":84549,"date":"2025-08-22T15:21:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/benz-and-bma-qualify-for-brikama-nawettan"},"modified":"2025-08-22T16:53:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T16:53:05","slug":"benz-and-bma-qualify-for-brikama-nawettan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/benz-and-bma-qualify-for-brikama-nawettan","title":{"rendered":"Benz and BMA Qualify for Brikama Nawettan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>History was made in the ongoing Brikama Sports Committee (BSC) Nawettan qualifiers as two teams \u2013 Benz &amp; BMA and Super Stars FA\u2014secured their places in the Nawettan proper for the first time.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Both teams won their final qualifying matches, turning long-held dreams into reality by earning a spot in one of the Gambia\u2019s most competitive and entertaining summer football zones.<\/p>\n<p>In the highly anticipated \u2018Satebaa\u2019 derby, Benz &amp; BMA edged out Ruen FA with a narrow 1-0 victory. Buba Saidy scored the decisive goal, capitalizing on a moment of opportunity to seal the win. Despite Ruen FA\u2019s efforts to find an equalizer, Benz &amp; BMA\u2019s solid defensive structure and tactical discipline held firm.<\/p>\n<p>The win marks a historic moment for Benz &amp; BMA, who have finally broken through after several unsuccessful attempts in previous seasons. Ruen FA, on the other hand, will have to regroup and try again next year, having exited the qualifiers at the same stage last season.<\/p>\n<p>In another emotional derby clash, two teams from Kembujeh \u2013 Super Stars FA and Black Star KM \u2013 battled for a place in the league proper. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, leading to a dramatic penalty shootout.<\/p>\n<p>Omar Bajo opened the scoring for Super Stars FA in the 37th minute, before Ebrima K. Jallow leveled for Black Star KM just before halftime.<\/p>\n<p>Super Stars FA ultimately triumphed in the shootout, securing Nawettan qualification in their debut attempt\u2014a remarkable achievement for the young academy side. Black Star KM, however, face yet another disappointment, extending their wait for Nawettan football after nearly a decade of trying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. History was made in the ongoing Brikama Sports Committee (BSC) Nawettan qualifiers as two teams \u2013 Benz &amp; BMA and Super Stars FA\u2014secured their places in the Nawettan proper for the first time. 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