Liberian News: President Boakai Receives Liberia Football Association( LFA) Leadership

Monrovia— President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has met with the leadership of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) at the Executive Mansion to discuss collaborative strategies aimed at enhancing football development across the nation.

The LFA delegation included:
Hon. Mustapha I. Raji, President, Prof. Sekou W. Konneh, 1st Vice President, Hon. Saye-Taayor A. Dolo, 2nd Vice President, Mr. Pawala Janyan, Executive Committee Member and Mr. Emmett Crayton, General Secretary.

During the meeting, President Boakai emphasized his administration’s commitment to leveraging sports as a catalyst for national unity and youth empowerment. He acknowledged the pivotal role of football in fostering community engagement and providing opportunities for young Liberians.

“Football serves as a unifying force that brings our people together and offers a pathway to personal and national development,” stated President Boakai.
Adding, “We are dedicated to working closely with the LFA to elevate Liberian football to new heights.”

LFA President Mustapha Raji expressed gratitude for the President’s support and outlined the association’s initiatives to expand youth leagues, enhance coaching standards, and seek international partnerships to elevate the standard of Liberian football throughout the country.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation to create sustainable growth and success for Liberian football at all levels.

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.