Posts made in November 22nd, 2023

Head Coach Ebrima Jatta said he expected a difficult first half against Greater Tomorrow which was why the players had to sit back and close the gaps behind the ball to stop them from scoring on Sunday evening. The reigning champions maintained their perfect start to their title defense season with a late goal from Muhammed Suso enough to secure the three points at the Box Bar mini stadium in Brikama against Greater Tomorrow. Speaking to the club’s media, Head Coach, Ebrima Jatta said that: “Going into the game against Greater Tomorrow, I personally knew it was going to be a very difficult game for us especially in the first half knowing fully well that they’re playing at home with a park full of their supporters. With their movements and touches, all we had to do was sit back and study them, close the gaps behind the ball and stop them from scoring.” He added: “We lacked that creativity when we had possession. You can also see gaps between our midfield and the offensive third when we lost the balls and allowed the opponent to play the ball without being pressured coming to our defense line and making those dangerous passes. But with all that we had the composure to close the gaps to stop them from making those penetrative passes, we forced them to play through the wings and send in crosses knowing that we have very solid defenders who are good in aerial duels.” On the perfect start after winning the first two games, Jatta alias ‘Giggs’ said: “The perfect start to the season continues with no goal conceded, that is our main objective. Personally, I hate to concede goals – perhaps from set pieces which is going to be a gamble but I will hate to see my defense line been broken into pieces and scored through open play.” He added: “My style of football is to make sure every player on the pitch masters their responsibilities to their fingertips, that way whenever situations arises, you’ll know what to do but it is my responsibility to teach them that. It is a good start to the season, I hope it continues.” “Since I came to Real de Banjul one and half season ago, winning three games in a row was a bit difficult for us to achieve and last year we recorded a hat-trick of loses which is against the culture of Real de Banjul, I’m fully aware and I’m trying to avert those situation. We have two wins out of two and we hope that when Steve Biko comes visiting, we get another victory again.” Real de Banjul will host Steve Biko at the Live Your Dream Sports Academy in Basori on Friday, November 24.