Thousands of Liberian soccer fans around the globe were disappointed on Friday evening after the Lone Star of Liberia suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium in the second preliminary qualifying round for the 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup.
Liberia Football Association Mourns the Death of its Secretary General
Alphonso Armah, the Liberia Football Association Secretary General has died of liver cancer. He was 37.
Grimes Warns Players Against Complacency in Côte d’Ivoire Match
Liberian international right-back Solomon Grimes has come out to warn members of the senior national team not to feel complacent ahead of their second preliminary round against the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire in the 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
Ronaldinho Wleh Expects a Tough Match Against Côte d’Ivoire
Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh, striker for the Malaysian club PKNS FC, admitted that the match against Cote d’Ivoire on Friday will be a tough one to win.
Tougher Security Measures Announced for Côte d’Ivoire Match
In light of pitch invasions and overcrowding Liberia has faced in its stadiums over the past three years, the Liberia National Police has announced plans to secure the stadium during the match against Côte d’Ivoire.
Jackson Wleh Wants New Officials in Cote D’Ivoire Match
Ahead of Liberia’s crucial match against the Elephants of Cote D’ Ivoire, football world governing body FIFA has named Tunisians as the match officials but Watanga Football Club captain Jackson Wleh believes the appointment of the Tunisians was the wrong decision by FIFA.
Wleh Wants to Make History with PKNS
Liberian international football player Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh said he has his sights set on creating history with PKNS FC and wants to start by winning the ongoing Malaysia Cup.
Chauncy Freeman Vows to Fight for Place on Nimba’s Team
Striker Chauncy Freeman has vowed to fight to be part of Nimbas’s final 23-man squad for the 2015-2016 Liberia County Sports Meet, after being named to the provisional team.