The Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex Stadium was a celebration hub on Sunday, May 19, when the Liberia women’s U17 football team beat the odds to advance to the fourth round of the 2024 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Using Football to Break Gender Barriers
Liberia is known for producing Africa’s best footballer in George Weah. However, since the era of Weah, the country has yet to produce a star with lasting power to play on Europe’s top teams. This may be due to the lack of any infrastructure within the country to support the growth and development of young footballers.