NATIONAL NEWS
PAYNESVILLE – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has moved a step closer to its much-anticipated April elections after stakeholders unanimously confirmed members of the Association’s key judicial and oversight bodies during an Extraordinary Congress held Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Monrovia.
Forty accredited stakeholders voted in favor of the confirmations, delivering a 100 percent approval that effectively quiets weeks of internal tension and positions the Association for what is expected to be one of its most competitive leadership contests in recent history.
By: Albert Fania – Sports Reporter
The Congress surpassed its required quorum, with 34 of the 49 voting members answering the initial roll call before participation rose to 40 delegates for the decisive vote.
The confirmed bodies include the Judicial, Audit and Compliance, Club Licensing, and Elections Committees — structures considered essential to preserving discipline, transparency, and institutional credibility within Liberian football.
The gathering attracted government officials, sports administrators, media representatives, and observers, underscoring the significance of the moment for the country’s football leadership.
In another key development, seven newly promoted clubs were officially admitted as full members of the LFA after taking their oaths of office.
Third Division sides Tap Tap FC, Small Town FC, and Liberian Falconet joined promoted Second Division clubs Gedeh FC, Wein Town FC, SUSA FC, and Golden Dream in strengthening the Association’s membership base.
Addressing delegates, LFA President Mustapha I. Raji cautioned against distractions and internal divisions.
“Do not be misled. There will be individuals among us who do not want the LFA to succeed,” Raji warned, urging stakeholders to remain focused on football development rather than personal agendas.
The Extraordinary Congress now clears the final procedural obstacle ahead of the Elective Congress scheduled for April 18, 2026, in Harper City.
Raji is seeking a third term on a platform emphasizing continuity and infrastructure development, while challenger Cassell Kuoh, president of FC Fassell, is campaigning on reform and greater transparency, including an end to “white ballot” elections.
With the electoral and judicial frameworks firmly established, attention now shifts to Harper City, where delegates will determine the future direction of Liberian football.
