Merhulietsa FC stuns Eagle FC with Zakie’s 76th-minute winner in MPL 2025

Merhulietsa FC secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Eagle FC in the final match of Game Week 10 of the Lirunas presents 10th Morning Premier League (MPL) 2025, held at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

The decisive moment came in the 76th minute when Zakie scored the winning goal, stunning the league leaders Eagle FC, who had been sharing the top spot with Vanguard FC Old Boys.

"The winning goal for Merhulietsa FC came through Zakie in the 76th minute," highlighting the critical strike that shifted the momentum.

Before this match, Eagle FC and Vanguard FC Old Boys were tied at the summit with 28 points each. Merhulietsa FC’s victory allowed them to close the gap, moving to 15 points, while Eagle FC remained at 28 points but lost ground in the title race.

The current league standings after Game Week 10 are:
Vanguard FC Old Boys and Eagle FC - 28 points each
Morung United - 23 points
Unity FC - 17 points
Classic Kickers - 16 points
Merhulietsa FC - 15 points
Morning FC - 11 points
United Bulls - 10 points
Mustang FC - 6 points
Kohima Police - 4 points

This result injects fresh excitement into the MPL 2025 title race as Merhulietsa FC looks to build momentum in the coming weeks.

Merhulietsa FC stunned Eagle FC 1-0 with Zakie’s 76th-minute goal in the MPL 2025 Game Week 10 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima. Eagle FC, previously tied atop the league with Vanguard FC Old Boys, suffered a setback as Merhulietsa FC climbed closer in the standings.