In what's being hailed as a "miracle"
and the "best story in volleyball, Brikama, a small club from West Coast
Region has clinched the trophy. Brikama men volleyball team completed one of
the greatest-ever sporting achievements Saturday when they won the volleyball
cup final for the first time after a 3-2 thriller against Gamtel/Gamcel.
It's the first top-tier title for Brikama since
its formation. Having spent most of the previous seasons languishing near the
bottom of the league rankings, the club's dramatic rise to the top is
breathtaking.The game was physical and emotions ran high as scuffles flared
repeatedly on the court. A total of 2 aces were recorded by Brikama star Mario
Dampha and eventually became the games top scorer. Gamtel/Gamcelhad promising
chances to the end of the first set with setter Muhammed Jallow and attacker
MalickJammeh creating trouble to the Brikama’s blockers, but Brikama held on,
sealing the deal for Coach Lamin Fatty.
The crowd at the independence stadium volleyball
hall, chanted "BrikamaBrikama," as the fifth set drew near. It is an incredible tale on so many levels,
not least the fact that Brikama were not tipped for this instance success. After winning the cup, coach Lamin Fatty
said: “I’m so proud. I’m happy for my players, for the coaching staffs, for the
management at Brikama, all our fans and the Brikama community. It’s an amazing
feeling and I’m so happy for everyone.
Brikama finally crash into Gambia volleyball glass
ceiling and now facilitate for higher ambitions as they take the trophy and
record their name in the volleyball hall of fame.
No comments:
Post a Comment