Champ United edged out LEAD Monrovia Football Academy with a narrow 1-0 victory on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the SKD Practice Pitch in a crucial LFA Lower Women’s League encounter.
The hard-fought match saw Champ United striker Comfort Wleh score the only goal of the game in the first half.
The goal came after a defensive error by a LEAD defender, who mishandled a high ball while attempting to control it.
Wleh capitalized on the mistake, stole the ball, and calmly slotted it into the net to give her team the lead.
In the second half, LEAD Monrovia Football Academy mounted several attacks in search of an equalizer, but Champ United held firm with a solid defensive performance, keeping LEAD at bay.
Despite creating more chances, Champ United was unable to add to their lead, and the match ended 1-0 in their favor.
Wleh, who has been in fine form this season, has now scored 13 goals in 16 matches.
Her performance has been a bright spot for Champ United, who currently sit 7th on the league table with 16 points.
LEAD Monrovia Football Academy, on the other hand, have now played 16 matches this season winning 13, drawing 1, and losing 2.
The loss against Champ United is a blow to their title hopes.
Republic FC remains unbeaten in the ongoing season, having recorded 12 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses from 16 matches.
They sit at the top of the table with 38 points, four ahead of LEAD Monrovia Football Academy, who are now in second place with 34 points.
With just two games remaining in the season, the title race is heating up.
