Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Africa New Stars Sports Academy under 12 team of Liberia has secured a 2:0 victory over Sierra Leone’s Legend FC under 12 teams in the ongoing Western Area Football Association International Youth Championship. The nine days Tournament which features both under 12 and 15 teams is taking place at the Siaka Stephen Stadium in Freetown, Sierra Leone. On Monday, December 13, 2021, Eight grassroots football clubs from Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia all gather in Freetown, Sierra Leone to participate in the maiden edition of the Western Area Football Association International Youth Championship. Peter Mannah and Solomon Tamba scored both…

The son of President George Weah, Champ Weah, featured for Grand Kru County on Sunday in Group C of 2021, National County Sports meet against Bong County as they lost 1:0 in their opening match. Group C matches are scheduled at the Sanniquelie Sports center in Nimba County. Champ Weah also called George Weah Jr. (born August 27, 1987) is a former professional soccer player who most recently played as a midfielder for La Chaux-de-Fonds. He is the son of former Ballon d’Or winner and president of the Republic of Liberia George Weah. Born in Liberia, he capped the United States men’s national under-20 soccer team but has no international caps…

Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has called on African leaders to continue to work together in a realistic way in order to find a solution to the numerous challenges facing the sub-region, especially the threat to democracy. He stated that West Africa continues to suffer from various major challenges including political, security, environmental and socioeconomic concerns linked to the coronavirus pandemic. In his welcome remarks, President Muhammadu Buhari noted that the region is tormented by numerous challenges especially the situation in Mali and Guinea where the military seized power. He added that the gathering of African leaders in Abuja is a…

President George Manneh Weah has expressed great excitement over the victory news of Football legend Samuel Eto’o as President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT). Eto’o one of Africa’s best won against Seidou Mbombo Njoya, who serves as Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The only African Ballon D’Or holder extended heartfelt congratulations to the Cameroon Star, who attained exceptional stature playing with renowned international clubs, including Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Chelsea. The Liberian President expressed hope that Eto’o’s vast knowledge of the game will be used to effect change in the way football is run in…

Liberia President, George Weah has informed players of this year’s County Sports Meet that their role is not to just play or pass the ball, but rather, their role is to demonstrate good sportsmanship, fairness and to serve as ambassadors of love and national unity. “We are here to celebrate our national County Meet. We have listened to songs of peace and unity. The essence of the County Meet is to bring us together, to connect us, and to bring peace and unity amongst us,” President Weah noted. Mr. Weah spoke at the official kickoff of the 2021-2022 National County…

Defending County meet Champions Lofa County started the 2021/2022 edition of the National County Sports Meet with victory over neighbors Gbarpolu County in Group D on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Cece United attacker Robin Hyne scored in the 2nd half to hang Lofa County all three points in their opening match. Group D matches are scheduled at the C.H. Dewey sports pitch in Tubmenburg, Bomi County. Lofa  County kickball Team also produced a 1:0 home run victory over Gbarpolu County in the kickball category. In other group D matches, host Bomi County whipped Grand Cape Mount County 7:0 home runs…

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Prince Yormie Johnson Under Global Magnitsky Act On International Anti-Corruption Day, the U.S. Mission in Liberia stands in solidarity with all those committed to confronting and ending widespread corruption.  This includes those within the Government of Liberia who stands up against corruption, committed Liberian citizens and organizations seeking to challenge the impunity of corrupt officials, and international organizations supporting anti-corruption efforts.  Today’s sanctioning of Senator Prince Yormie Johnson is one small part of that effort. International Anti-Corruption Day has been observed annually on December 9 since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against…

The Liberia Governance Commission has Conducted “Decentralization Awareness” with several high Schools student in Montserrado County to explain the key provision of the Local  Governance Act of 2018 (LGA-2018)and the National Policy on Decentralization and Local Governance NPDLG and call upon President Weah to pass into law (LGA-2018). According to the Commission,  their objectives of the decentralization awareness with high schools students is to enlighten the students on the issue of decentralization and governance, explain the different forms and dimensions of decentralization, the key provision of the Local Governance Act of 2018  among others. Speaking to the Montserrado high school…

France Ligue 1 side Racing Club du Lens chief scout for Africa, Vincent Roger Ciccada concluded a scouting mission to Liberia on December 8, 2021. Cicada, who arrived in Liberia on December 4, from France, has been scouting players between 15-19 years in a series of matches at the Tusa field in Gardnersville. He briefed Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji and Vice Presidents Sekou Konneh and Wilmot Smith and men’s under-15 head coach Ansu Keita at a closed-door meeting in the boardroom at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium on December 8. Ciccada, who was invited by the LFA through…

Liberia Youth and Sports Minister, D. Zeogar Wilson says the government of Liberia will ensure the Liberia Amputees National football team and the Deaf national football team get overwhelming support to properly conduct their activities. Liberia’s Deaf National Football team finished 2nd in the West Africa Deaf Football Union tournament held in The Gambia, while the Amputees football team finished 2nd as well in the just ended Amputees African Nations Cup held in Tanzania. The MYS Minister described the performances of both teams on the International scene as welcoming and promising and noted that they will provide every necessary supports as government…