In his Facebook post recently, the football enthusiast highlighted that his decision to contest stems from unwavering commitment to the advancement of Liberian football, adding that he has a good record of dedication to its growth even during the most challenging times.

Mr. Weah has outlined five cardinal pillars as a way forward to work and improve football in Liberia.

According to him, he over the years provided significant financial and material contributions to various sectors of Liberian football during the challenging periods of the Ebola outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic and played a critical role in assisting Liberian athletes stranded in Laos, ensuring their safe return home; he is the initiator of the “Bility Must Go” campaign and championed reforms for better leadership and governance within football administration.

He also outlined Grassroots Football Development on the grounds that he has continuously supported grassroots football initiatives, fostering the growth of young talents across the nation.

The Stages Queens President wants a long-term naturalization program, which he has drafted and propagated to enhance the competitiveness of all national teams.

“In recent months, my colleague Mr. Anthony Cassell Kouh and I collaborated with stakeholders to establish a united front against the re-election of Mr. Mustapha Raji, who has won two elections unopposed and is seeking an unprecedented third term. This collaboration initially positioned me as a candidate for the 1st Vice President”.

“However, it has become clear that the current administration is using unauthorized and unconstitutional methods to undermine Mr. Kouh’s candidacy and limit electoral competition. This leaves the LFA at risk of another uncontested election, a scenario I cannot support, he said”.

Commenting on his withdrawal, he narrated that his decision to withdraw from the collaboration stems from a desire to ensure that the 2026 election is competitive and democratic, denying Mr. Raji the opportunity to contest unopposed.

“While I respect my colleagues’ efforts, I firmly believe that the best path forward is to independently challenge this status quo to guarantee a fair election process, he said”.

Chris also said they must acknowledge the legal challenges that Mr. Kouh’s candidacy faces, adding that it is imperative that they remain steadfast and ready to confront these challenges to uphold the principles of democracy and fairness.

Regarding strategic vision, he highlighted that their approach is not one of opposition for opposition’s sake, but rather a strategic alignment of independent candidates to ensure a democratic election in 2026.

“Regardless of the LFA’s tactics, our collective focus will remain on fostering transparency, accountability, and progress in Liberian football.”

“We embark on this journey, I seek your unwavering support and partnership. Together, we can usher in a new era for the Liberia Football Association—one rooted in fairness, development, and unity, the Stages Queens President acknowledged”.

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The aggregate winner of both matches will progress to the next stage of qualifiers.The red, white, and blue outfit outshined their neighboring counter parts, Sierra Leone to progress from the preliminary qualifiers.

A 2-1 win and a 1-1 draw was enough for Thomas Kojo boys most especially playing both matches at SKD due to the ongoing renovation of the Sierra Leonean National Stadium.

Liberians will however be hoping to see their national team qualifying to competitive international competition (Nations Cup) for the first time after Mali 2002.Coach Thomas Kojo has kicked off preparations with 26 players ahead of the encounters.Players invited by Coach Kojo included: Abdulai Koulibaly, Ashley Williams and Jonathan Sayed are all goakeepers.

Defenders included: Eugene Swen, Josephus Mantor, Natus Swen, Michael Tengbeh, Philip Tarnue, Branda Debbah, Nelson Laomie, and Sabastin Teclar.Midfielders: Armah Vaikanah, Marvin Blapoh, Karimu Coleman, Lawrence Kumeh, Kindness Cole, Josiah Cea, Abdullai Bility, Daniel Toe, Daniel Nyemah, Chauncy Freeman, Nicholas Andrew and Kelvin Konowah.

The strikers include, Williams Gibson, Mark Yallah and Emmanuel Flomo.

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On December 30, 2023, Coach Ansu Keita was fired, which led to the creation of the position. Sporting Just Cause is how the LFA described the ruling. Coach Ansu Keita took charge of Liberia for seven games; he won six, drew one, and was the worst national team coach in recent memory.

Football fans protested in various ways about Coach Keita’s poor performance as head coach of the Lonestar following the team’s 1-0 losses against Malawi and Equatorial Guinea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the SKD before the end of 2023.

Reported by: Sylvester Tamba

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LFA 2^nd division defending champions Bea Mountain returned to winning ways with 4-0 victory over Srimex FC in Kinjor, in Grand Cape Mount County as match-day 12 in the Orange-sponsored national league on Tuesday, April 17, 2019.

Bristol FC and Samira FC match was called-off at half time due to heavy rainfall at the Unification Town Field, Margibi County, but it was still goalless.

Junior Professionals condemned Gardnersville FC to their second successive defeat with a 1-0 victory at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS).

Mighty Blue Angel made it two wins in a row with a 2-1 win away to Muscat FC at the North Star sports pitch in Mount Barclay, Montserrado County.

In the Nimba County derby, Nimba Kwado also made it two wins in a row with a 2-0 victory over Heaven Eleven in Sanniquellie.

And Mighty Barrolle were held to a goalless draw in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.

LFA further noted that, Invincible Eleven (IE) have been relegated to the third division for their refusal to pay a fine of L$150,000 (US$909) for not honoring a league match away to Nimba Kwado on 6 April.

Points obtained by all clubs from playing IE will be deleted from the table.

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Grand Cape Mount County has become the first to bid farewell in this edition of the competition, after losing two straight matches in both kickball and football categories.

River Cess County has also bided farewell to the competition, after losing their two matches in both kickball and football.

Montserrado, Nimba, and Margibi Counties are all through to the next round of the competition in the Kickball category.

Bong, Rivergee, Nimba, and Margibi Counties all have four points following two matches of played in the Football category of the competition while Lofa, Bomi,Sinoe, Gbarpolu, and Grand Kru Counties have three points after losing one and winning one each.

Meanwhile, the draw between group two hosts Grand Gedeh and Grand Bassa in their second match Wednesday has created an embarrassment for them.

This draw means Grand Gedeh has two points from two matches after a 1-1 draw with Maryland on the opening day and a follow 1-1draw against Grand Bassa on Wednesday.

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Coach Kojo 20 man squad comprises of both local and foreign players.
According to a release from the LFA, Norway based Liberian striker Sam Johnson is not in the squad due to injury while goalkeeper Tommy Songo has been dropped from the squad that moved to camp on Monday evening in Paynesville City.

Mohammed Sangare of Newcastle United is also in the squad and is expected to make his long awaited debut for the Lone Star.
A release from the LFA said goalkeepers named to the team are Boison Wynney de Souza, Ashley Williams and Ishaka Jalloh.

Defenders include Teah Dennis, Joel Johnson Alajarin, Alvin Maccornel, Kemoh Sidiki Kamara, Aloysius Snosie Simujla and Euguene Swen .

The LFA Release named the midfielders as Anthony Snoti Laffor, Murphy Oscar Dorley, Tonia Tisdell, Sylvanus C. Nimely, Mohammed Sangare,Allen Njie David Tweh and Fallah Sheriff .

The strikers are team captain William Jerbo, Kpah Sean Sherman and Sam Kollie.

Liberia plays Zimbabwe in a crunch Group G Qualifier which the country must win if it is to have a chance of reaching Cameroon 2019 Finals.

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The match was in continuation of the 2019 Cameroon AFCONS qualifiers in group G.

Barrack Young Controllers hit man Teah Dennis and the country regular goal getter, Williams Jebro were in time to put Liberia ahead in 8 and 13 minutes respectively, but a minute later the visited pulled a goal back.

Despite the win against Congo Brazzaville on Tuesday, October 16,2018, Liberia remains bottom of the group “G” with 4 points after four matches of played.

In other match played in the same group, Zimbabwe and DR Congo settle to a one all draw in Harare.

As the results remained, Zimbabwe is at the top of the table with 8 points after four matches of played while nearest rivals DR Congo sits second place with 5points after four matches of played also.

The two bottom teams are Congo Brazzaville and Liberia 3^rd and 4^th respectively.

Liberia next match is slated for November 16 of this year at the same venue against Zimbabwe follow by the last match with DR Congo.

If Liberia  wins the remaining matches in her group stage, she will be hoping for  qualify for the 3^rd time of the African Cup of Nations in the history of the country.

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Valerenga and Stabaek played to a 1-1 draw with the Liberian international Johnson scoring the match equalizer or his club.

Johnson scored in the 87th minute to level the scored after his side was down earlier in the game.

Valerenga sits at the 7th position on the league table with 37 points. 

Elsewhere in Europe, another Liberian international Murphy Oscar Dorley was on the winning side as club Slovan Liberec scored a victory in the Czech Republic top league.

Slovan Liberec whipped Zlin 1-0 in an away match with with Dorley playing the entire 90 minutes.

In Russia, Slyvanus Nimely played for 66 minutes as his club side Sparta Moscow II league match ended in a draw.

Sparta Moscow II and Tyumen played to a 0-0 draw in Russia’s 2nd league last weekend.

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Goalkeeper Doegbee on October 2, 2018 attacked and assaulted Referee George Rogers in front of the medical room at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium.

According to a release from the LFA, in the process Referee’s Rogers’ polar wrist watch supplied by FIFA to all international Referees got missing, the cost of the polar watch and the referee medical bill is put at three hundred and twenty United States Dollars($320.00).

Player Doegbee as part of his penalty for the misconduct is to pay all the expensive incurred by the referee.

The action as exhibited  by player Doegbee is in voilation of the LFA 2018 National League Rules and Regulations; Chapter 20, article 24, section 1.5a and section 1.8, the LFA release revealed.

Section1.5a states that any player or club official who shall assault a match official or LFA official before, during and after the match shall face the following penalties:

Section 1.8 states that misconduct towards a match official away from the field of play where misconduct can be traced to a match shall be dealt with as if it has been committed on the field of play.

 The LFA action was a result of the referee report from the match played between Barrack Young Controllers and Watanga FC on October 2, 2018 at the ATS.

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