The Liberia Football Association (LFA), through its Technical Department and with support from FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS), is set to launch a structured Talent Identification Pilot Project targeting Under-12 boys and girls across the country. The initiative represents a significant step in the LFA’s efforts to strengthen grassroots football development and create a more…
The Liberia Football Association (LFA) on Tuesday officially commenced its 2026 MA Elite Referees Course, bringing together 30 of the country’s top match officials at the association’s headquarters in Congo Town. The training program has assembled 26 male and four female elite referees, all of whom are expected to undergo intensive technical and physical training…
The Liberia Football Association (LFA) Ethics Committee has officially lifted the suspension of Grace Weah, popularly known throughout Liberia as “Master Queen,” the president of Determine Girls Football Club. Weah was handed an indefinite suspension in 2025 following a public outburst directed at the LFA after its 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony. The controversy stemmed from…
Former Liberian President and football legend George Manneh Weah has called for a FIFA World Cup free from racism, urging the global football community to continue promoting unity, respect, and human dignity through the sport. Speaking at a FIFA event at its Arena in New York, Weah, who serves as chairman of FIFA’s Players Panel,…
Once an overlooked corner of Liberia’s sporting landscape, women’s football has emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors, driven by decades of gradual reform, resilience, and evolving leadership within the Liberia Football Association (LFA).From modest beginnings in the late 1980s to a structured, competitive, and increasingly professional system today, the transformation…
In a renewed push to modernize Liberia’s public administration and harness the potential of its youthful population, the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 convened a high-level working session with the President’s Young Professionals Program (PYPP), underscoring the government’s commitment to building a sustainable…
The President of the University of Liberia (UL) Prof. Dr. Layli Maparyan is leading a high-power UL Management Team on a one-day working visit to the University’s David A. Stratz-Sinje Technical and Vocational College in Sinje, Grand Cape Mount County in western Liberia. According to a UL release dated May 7, 2025, during the visit,…
The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has strongly condemned recent disruptions at the Capitol Building in Monrovia in attempts to oust current Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. In a release issued October 18, 2024, the ANC said the disruptions at the Capitol have cast a shadow over the democratic processes that form the bedrock of national governance.As…
Liberian journalist and Founder of Rescue Youth Alliance (REYA), Sylvester Choloplay, emphasized the importance of peace for Liberia’s development during the Run4Peace/Walk program held in Monrovia in observance of Liberia’s 21 years of peace. Organized by the African Youth Fellowship (AYF) Liberia, in partnership with Rescue Youth Alliance -YEYA, the event drew over 500 young…
Black Man Warriors FC are through to the semifinals of the Paynesville Cup after a 2-0 win over Global Pharma on Tuesday at the SKD Practice Pitch. The club produced a composed performance to grab their second win of the tournament, courtesy of goal each from Elijah Reeves and Augustine Dayougar. BMW showcased their strength…
