Hart Academy FC has concluded their debut season in the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League with an impressive seventh-place finish, marking a historic achievement for the club and rural Gambian football.
The team, which became the first from rural Gambia to qualify for the country’s top-flight league, ended the campaign with 40 points from 30 matches. Their balanced record included 10 wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses, while scoring 30 goals throughout the season.
Hart Academy’s remarkable journey has been celebrated as a milestone for grassroots football development in The Gambia, proving that talent and determination can thrive beyond urban centers.
Season Statistics at a Glance:
– Games Played: 30
– Wins: 10
– Draws: 10
– Losses: 10
– Goals Scored: 30
– Final Position: 7th
– Total Points: 40
Fans and football analysts have praised the team’s resilience in their maiden top-division season, with many hopeful that their success will inspire more rural-based clubs to compete at the highest level.
As the league wraps up, Hart Academy FC now looks ahead to building on this strong foundation in the upcoming season, aiming for even greater heights in Gambian football.
