By: Madi Senghore
Essau United won the 2025/26 North Bank Regional Football Association (NBRFA) Third Division Regional League title after defeating Blacka FA 1-0 in the final.
The two sides went into the break level after a closely contested first half in which both teams created scoring opportunities but failed to break the deadlock.
Essau United scored the decisive goal in the 56th minute through Modou Manneh, whose finish proved enough to separate the two teams.
Blacka FA responded by pressing for an equaliser but were unable to find a way past a disciplined Essau United defence, which held firm to preserve its advantage until the final whistle.
The result ended Blacka FA’s unbeaten run in the competition and secured the regional championship for Essau United, who completed their campaign by lifting the 2025/26 NBRFA Third Division Regional League trophy.