By: Madi Senghore
The official group stage draw for the BEM Zone Newettan 2026 has been completed, with 28 teams placed into seven groups of four as preparations intensify for the highly anticipated community football tournament.
The competition will see participating clubs battle for qualification to the knockout stages, with the group phase expected to produce exciting encounters among teams from across the zone.
The draw placed defending contenders and emerging sides in balanced groups as follows:
Group A
Medina Daru
Berrending United
Bunaidu FC
Mayamba FA
Group B
Essau Central
Mbollet Ba USA
Glory Star
Dego FC
Group C
Ballast FC
North Star AFC
Late PS Ndure
United FA
Group D
Bani Israel
Jambarr FC
Late Sulayman Jallow
Amdalai FC
Group E
Star AFC
Bakalarr United
Late Bunama FC
Kong Bii FC
Group F
Sameh United
Sohna Academy
Medical FC
Ojah Street FC
Group G
Juwany FC
Jinack Kajata FC
Quarreh FC
Ndofan United
Organisers said the 2026 edition of the BEM Zone Newettan is expected to attract strong community support, with teams aiming to showcase local football talent and compete for honours in the tournament.
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