Gambian foreign-based players wrapped up week four with mixed reactions as Como failed to hold on to their lead against Atalanta, Tfc threw their lead, and Adama Sidibeh and St Johnstone registered a 2-1 win in the Scottish Premiership. Adama Bojang’s quest for his first senior goal extended as he missed from the spot in Grasshopper’s barren draw against Young Boys.
England
Toffees edge Brighton & Hove Albion thanks to Senegalese international Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half penalty. Yankuba Minteh came off the bench as the Seagulls searched for an equalizer. David Moyes’s side held firm to their win, thus extending Brighton’s four-match winless streak on home soil in the Premier League.
Italy
Mateo Retegui scored a brace to put Atalanta back on track with a 2-1 away victory. Como took the lead on the half-hour mark when Alieu Fadera rolled across for Nico Paz to smash into the roof of the net from 14 yards. Saturday’s appearance against the Europa League holders was Alieu’s 18th Serie A appearance as he registered his 3rd assist of the season.
The six-pointer match between Frosinone and Sudtirol ended in a 3-0 home defeat for Ebrima Darboe. Ebrima Darboe lasted for 45 minutes and was later changed due to tactical reason.
In the Serie C, Sheikh Sibi returned to the starting XI and got his fifth clean sheet as Virtus Verona registered a 3-0 win against Renate. Sibi made two saves in the 41st and 53rd minutes.
France
Metz FC recorded back-to-back home victories at Stade Saint-Symphorien following their 3-0 win against Grenoble to move 2nd on the log. Saikou Touray maintained his position for the visitor’s while Ablie Jallow was introduced in the 89th minute.
Switzerland
Adama Bojang has now featured in Hoppers last four games, starting the last two against FC Sion and BSC Young Boys. The former Steve Biko striker was close to scoring his first senior professional goal in the 48th minute when the host won a penalty. However, a brilliant dive from Marvin Keller was enough to save Adama’s penalty. The Swiss international who has kept back-to-back clean sheets also saved Arne Engels penalty in Glasgow in the Champions League. Adama Bojang’s first attempt on target came in the 27th minute when his glancing header went straight to the hands of the goalkeeper. Ebrima Colley led the young boys attack, which lasted for 63 minutes.
Turkey
Ali Sowe found the back of the net in Rizespor’s 3-1 win over Adana Demirspor on Sunday. Sowe perfectly timed Ibrahim Olawoyin’s cross from the left-hand side to slot home the second goal of the afternoon. Ali currently has seven goals in 20 league appearances this season.
WINTER CAMP
RFS welcomed back Alfusainey Jatta, who was sidelined for over one year. Three times, the Latvian champions beat the Estonian side 2-0 in a game that saw Alfusainey Jatta playing 45 minutes.
Bangladesh
Fortis FC moved to sixth position following their 1-0 win against Chittagong Abahani. Essa Jallow gave them the lead in the 34th minute, and the former Real de Banjul leftback went on to win the man of the match.
Senegal
Teungueth FC’s title defense suffered another blow following their 3-2 loss at home against Jaraaf. The two-time Senegalese league champions took the lead through Malick Ndoye, but the visitor’s came from behind with goals from Mame Gueye, Moctar Koita, and Abdoulaye Oualy to seal the victory against rivals.
