LFA First Division: FC Fassell's Title Defense Bid Gains Boost with First-Place Move

PAYNESVILLE, LIBERIA: Defending champions FC Fassell bolstered their title retention hopes in the Liberia Football Association First Division League on Friday, February 13, defeating Jubilee FC 4-0 to move atop the league standings.

FC Fassell went level in the first half against Jubilee FC, before regenerating efforts in the second half to net four goals, sealing a crucial 3-point at the SKD Mini Stadium in Paynesville.

The decisive win brought FC Fassell's tally to 35 points, overtaking LISCR FC, who earlier held the top spot. With points tied between the two sides, FC Fassell leads LISCR FC by a 6-goal margin.

The Soccer Missionaries have been impressive in recent league matches. Coach Fabio Lopez's side has gone unbeaten in their last 9 league matches—winning 7 and drawing 2.

The impressive stats have significantly boosted the Soccer Missionaries' title defense chase in the 2025/2026 league season, position them a strong competitor once more, this season.

FC Fassell began the season on a struggling note, which created serious doubt about their bid to retain the league championship.

With roughly 11 games remaining to conclude the league season, the LFA First Division League title race stands tightly contested, as LISCR FC holds an advantage with a game in hand.

A win or draw for LISCR FC in their upcoming league fixture will overturn FC Fassell's lead, but a loss will leave them lagging behind.

Sports pundits say the title race appears unpredictable, and the championship could be decided by the consistency of teams' performances.