Small Town FA Stunned Leaders Shaita Angels to Continue Winning Streak

Paynesville, Liberia: Small Town Football Academy continued their top form in the Liberian Women's First Division League on Tuesday, defeating league leaders Shaita Angels 2-0 at the SKD Mini Stadium in Paynesville.

The victory extended the Town girls' winning streak to five matches and lifted them from 3rd to 2nd place on the league table. They are currently tied on 15 points with leaders Shaita Angels.

Small Town Football Academy displayed high determination to collect yet another crucial 3 points, which brought the firing Angels' 5-match unbeaten run to an end.

Coach Monroe Winn's girls took early control of the match, getting the lead in the opening minutes through player Amada Fahn.

Moments later, Augusta Chukwuma struck to double Small Town's lead 2-0 against Shaita Angels, as they walked comfortably into the first-half break.

Coming back from the break, Small Town kept their defense intact, resisting the pressure and counterattacks from Shaita Angels.

The Town girls maintained their lead until the final whistle to collect the crucial win away from home.

As the 2026/2027 season progresses, sports pundits are predicting that the Liberia Football Association Women's First Division may be tougher than previous seasons.

For years, the championship contest has been a two-horse race between defending champions Determine Girls and rivals Shaita Angels.

Determine Girls has won the championship five times in a row, while Shaita Angels were the closest contender during those seasons.

With the current shift of the league table, which sees Shaita Angels position 1st, Small Town 2nd, and Determine Girls 3rd; analysts say the added competition draws a possibility of ending the two-horse race in the league.