Published: October 27, 2025
MONROVIA — Defending champions FC Fassell suffered their first defeat of the season, falling 2–1 to newly promoted Wologizi FC in the Liberia First Division on Sunday. The match, played at the D. Tweh Field in New Kru Town, Bushrod Island saw Wologizi take the lead in the 33rd minute through striker Jeremiah Johnson.
Nigerian attacker Chukwuemeka Oyieke doubled the advantage in the 43rd minute to give Coach Jasper Benflix’s side a commanding 2–0 lead at halftime. FC Fassell pulled one back in the 87th minute, but it proved to be only a consolation as Coach Amir Alagić suffered his first league loss of the campaign — and his second defeat since taking charge of the club. Alagić has won two, drawn one, and lost two of his first five competitive matches in charge, with early pressure mounting on the Bosnian-Australian tactician.
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