The referee whose decision to cancel a goal during a match between Nimba and Grand Gedeh caused a riot at the Samuel Kanyan Doe Sports Complex was previously suspended in 2019 for receiving a bribe in a second division match.
From Kickball Team to Women’s Football Champions: The Shaita Angels Story
When an artificial turf was installed at the George Weah Technical Center in Careysburg, it created an opportunity to form the eventual champions of the Liberia Football Association’s Orange Cup.
Referee Banned for Bribery is Pardoned by LFA
The Liberia Football Association has lifted a two-year suspension on center referee Josephus Torjilar, who was found guilty of receiving bribes in 2019.
New Football Season to Begin in October
The Liberia Football Association has set October 24 as the kickoff date for the 2020-21 football season.
CAF to Repay LFA US$200k That Was Diverted to Poland
After several months of investigation on a missing US$200,000 intended for the Liberia Football Association from the Confederation of African Football, the LFA has announced that investigations have been concluded and the money will be repaid by CAF.
LISCR FC Withdraws From Proposed Playoffs
First division club LISCR FC has announced its decision to withdraw from the playoffs proposed by the Liberia Football Association’s executive committee. The competition was proposed to determine Liberia’s representatives in the next edition of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederations Cup.
Cancellation of Football Season Pauses the Rise of a Star
One player affected by the cancellation of football is Liberia Women’s U17 striker, Annieta Tarpeh, who also plays in the Liberian women’s top division league with the Professional Sisters Football Club.
2019/2020 Football Season Nullified Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
After several discussions with stakeholders, the Liberia Football Association has announced the cancellation of the 2019-20 Liberian football season, with all results nullified.