League leaders Armed Forces stunned Steve Biko 2-1 in the  week nine matches of the Gambia First Division League, while Wallidan thrashed Africell-Sait Matty to earn their third successive wins after a horrible start.

The Soldiers enjoyed a rare back-to-back wins on Saturday at the Manjai Kunda Mini-stadium after goals from Buba Sama and Landing Darboe reduced Ebrima Manneh's second half strike to a consolidation. Armed Forces now tightened their grip at the top with 19 points, 5 points ahead second-place Steve Biko.

Africell sponsored Sait Matty slipped into the red zone after a 3-0 defeat to champions Wallidan who have now moved up to joint third position with 13 points. Hawks climbed out of the relegation with a vital 2-0 victory which pushes stumbling Sea View closer to the drop.

On Sunday, Tallinding United dented Samger's hopes of closing the gap with a 1-0 win at the Serrekunda East Mini-stadium, while Ebou Cole's stoppage time strike was enough for Brikama United to beat Real de Banjul 1-0 at the Brikama Mini-stadium Bakau United failed to the close in on leaders after a goalless draw against Gamtel at the Father Gough sports complex in Manjai Kunda.

Week Nine Results

Tallinding United    1-0    Samger       
Gamtel                  0-0    Bakau United       
Brikama United      1-0    Real de Banjul   
Sea View              0-2    Hawks           
Wallidan               3-0    Africell/Sait Matty   
Steve Biko            1-2    Armed Forces       

GFA First Division League Table

RNK    TEAM               P    W    D    L    GF    GA    GD    PTS
1    ARMED FORCES     9    6    1    2    11     5       6       19
2    STEVE BIKO          9    4    2    3    8       7       1       14
3    WALLIDAN            9    3    4    2    10     7       3       13
3    BAKAU UNITED     9    3    4    2     10     7       3        13
5    GAMTEL               9    3    4    2     6       6        0       13
6    BRIKAMA UTD      9    4    1    4     9       11     -2        13
7    HAWKS                9    3    2    4     6       6        0       11
8    REAL  BANJUL      9    3    2    4     6       8       -2       11
9    SAMGER              9    2    4    3     6      7       -1        10
9    SEA VIEW            9    2    4    3     6      7       -1        10
11  TALLINDING         9    2    3    4     9      12     -3         9
12  AFRICELL             9    2    3    4     6      10     -4         9