LFA First Division Title Race Tightens as LISCR FC Catches Leaders Watanga on Points

MONROVIA, LIBERIA: The Liberia Football Association (LFA) First Division League title race is at a boiling point, after league leaders Watanga FC stumbled in a draw, leaving second-placed LISCR FC to close the points gap on the top spot.

Leaders Watanga returned to action for the league's second phase settling to a 1-1 draw with Wologisi FC on Sunday, January 25, which saw them failing to maintain their 2 points lead. The draw only took Watanga FC's tally from 31 to 32 points.

The title race intensified after LISCR FC triumphed 2-0 over Gardnersville FC, increasing their points in the second place from 29 to 32; which now levels on Watanga FC's points tally in the top spot.

Watanga FC now leads the table with 1 goal difference ahead of LISCR FC. The Shipping Boys, LISCR FC, made a strong start to the second phase, dominating Gardnersville FC to sit neck-to-neck with the league leaders.

Coach Kelvin Swebe’s side took the lead against Gardnersville FC in the first half through a beautiful strike from Eric Ametepe. After the break, LISCR maintained sustained pressure, which paid off when Ametepe completed his brace to seal the 2-0 victory.

With several matches still to be played in the second phase of the 2025/2026 season, football pundits believe the First Division League title race remains wide open and unpredictable as clubs battle to determine their fate.

Watanga FC have kept atop the table for the last couple of months. The club at one stage of the season led the table by five-point difference.

With the club currently leveled on points with second-placed LISCR FC, it threatens their stay at the top of the league table and dreams of reclaiming the championship after two more than two seasons.

Analysts say, the league championship success now depends largely on clubs' consistency, as third-placed FC Fassell and fourth-placed Paynesville FC remain in high contention with 29 and 27 points respectively.