By: Madi Senghore
The Men’s FF Cup quarterfinals produced an action-packed round as Steve Biko FC, GPA Football Club, Baalor Sarr and AJ Soccer secured places in the semi-finals following tightly contested matches across different venues.
Steve Biko FC advanced after a 7–6 penalty shootout win over North Star FC following a 1–1 draw at Kerr Jatta. North Star took the lead in the 15th minute through Mafugi Ceesay, before Buba Baldeh equalised for Steve Biko in the 20th minute. With no further goals in regulation time, Steve Biko prevailed in the shootout.
At Bakau, GPA Football Club defeated Hart FC 3–1 to book their semi-final spot. Mamadi Chorr opened the scoring in the 18th minute, while Yusupha Daffeh levelled for Hart FC four minutes later. Saikou Njie then scored twice in the 58th and 81st minutes to secure victory for GPA.
Baalor Sarr progressed after a goalless draw against Medina United at Yundum, winning 4–2 on penalties.
AJ Soccer completed the semi-final lineup with a 3–0 win over Kanifing East FC in Soma. Suwaibou Camara scored in the 52nd minute, Babucarr Sanneh added a second five minutes later, and an own goal by Kalifa Janneh in the 85th minute sealed the result.