Africa-Press – Liberia. Paynesville -Liberia’s Determine Girls and FC Fassell lived up to expectations on Sunday, October 5, as they claimed the 2025 LFA Super Cup titles in their respective divisions at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex.
It was a day of drama, excitement, and football artistry as both the men’s and women’s matches served as the traditional curtain-raiser for the new domestic football season.
Determine Girls Edge World Girls 2–1 in Women’s Super Cup Thriller
Reigning champions Determine Girls were made to work hard for their victory, edging a stubborn World Girls FC 2–1 in a fiercely contested women’s Super Cup clash.
It took a moment of brilliance from Dalphine Glao to open the scoring, her thunderous strike from outside the box flew past the World Girls goalkeeper to give Determine Girls a 1–0 lead in the first half.
Halftime: Determine Girls 1–0 World Girls.
After the break, World Girls came out with renewed energy, pressing high and showing more composure in possession. Their persistence paid off when Gloria Targbe pounced from close range to level the score at 1–1, sending their supporters into jubilation.
But just when the game seemed destined for penalties, Determine Girls once again found their rhythm. A late free kick caused chaos in the box, and the World Girls goalkeeper failed to deal with it, allowing Bendu Yantay to slot home the winner.
It was heartbreak for World Girls, who had fought bravely, but the moment belonged to the champions. The win adds yet another piece of silverware to Determine Girls’ ever growing collection and reaffirms their dominance in Liberian women’s football.
Fassell Grind Past Black Man Warriors to Lift Men’s Super Cup
In the men’s category, FC Fassell secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Black Man Warriors in a match that was more tactical than flashy.
Both teams started cautiously, displaying solid defensive structures and a battle for control in midfield. Despite chances on both ends, neither side could find the net in the opening 45 minutes.
The breakthrough came in the second half when Fassell’s forward was brought down in the box, leaving the referee with no choice but to point to the spot.
In a moment of confidence and leadership, goalkeeper Ahmad Savage stepped up and calmly converted the penalty, sending the Warriors’ keeper the wrong way to give Fassell the lead.
Black Man Warriors pressed hard for an equalizer, but Fassell’s compact defensive unit stood firm to preserve their advantage until the final whistle.
The win marks Fassell’s first Super Cup title since their return to top-flight football, signaling the club’s resurgence and readiness for the upcoming LFA season.
A Strong Start to the 2025/26 LFA Season
The double triumphs for Fassell and Determine Girls set the tone for what promises to be a thrilling 2025/26 Liberian football season. Both champions demonstrated grit, tactical awareness, and mental strength traits that could make them formidable contenders in the campaign ahead.
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