𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥: 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬

By Bubacarr Jallow | Gunjuronline Sports | Nyamina Mini Stadium

Gunjur’s West Coast Zonal campaign has ended following a 2–1 defeat to Central II, on home turf on Sunday, 1st November 2026, while Kartong and Foni secured qualification for the quarter-finals after their 1–1 draw.

Gunjur entered their final group match at the Nyamina Mini Stadium needing a 2–0 victory to keep their hopes alive, alongside a favourable result in the Kartong-Foni encounter.

Central II took the lead in the first half before Gunjur responded after the break through substitute Malang Demba, who scored a brilliant equaliser to make it 1–1.

However, Central II found a second goal before full-time to secure a 2–1 victory and end Gunjur’s hopes of progressing.

In the other fixture, Kartong and Foni played out a 1–1 draw, with both teams advancing to the quarter-finals.

Final results

Central II 2–1 Gunjur

Kartong 1–1 Foni

Quarter-finalists

Kartong

Foni

Both Gunjur and Central II exit the competition, leaving Gunjur to reflect on a disappointing campaign.

The focus must now turn to rebuilding, addressing the team’s shortcomings and preparing for a stronger return next season.