insert_link News Liberia: French Embassy Sponsors Liberia Marathon [ad_1] Monrovia — The Embassy of France in Liberia is proud to sponsor the Liberia Marathon, reaffirming its commitment to promoting sports and community development in the country. Its support of the Liberian marathon will enable 100 Liberians to participate in this most anticipated event. The Liberia Marathon has become a key highlight on the sporting calendar, drawing participants from across Liberia and the globe while promoting physical fitness and […] todayOctober 31, 2024 2
Entertainment Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Announces 2024 Liberian Music Awards [ad_1] Monrovia — Liberia's leading mobile GSM company, Lonestar Cell MTN, announces nominees for the 2024 Edition of the MTN Liberian EMusic Awards (MLMA). The telecommunication provider said in a statement on Monday, October 28, 2024, that this year's event, with the theme "Timeless," celebrates the unstoppable growth and lasting impact of Liberian music on the global stage. Abigail Nufeatalai, Manager of Brand Communications at Lonestar Cell MTN, expresses pride in the company's 7-year partnership with the awards: "I can't […] todayOctober 29, 2024 2
News Liberia/Sierra Leone: Kojo Starts Interim Coaching Tenure With Win Over Sierra Leone [ad_1] Thomas Kojo has secured his first victory as interim coach of Liberia's national team. Kojo's locally-based Lone Star squad defeated their Sierra Leonean counterparts 2-1 in the first leg of the African Nations Championship qualifiers at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. He was appointed interim coach following the recent resignation of Mario Marinica, with his mandate running until December 2024, including crucial matches against Togo and Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Lone Star […] todayOctober 28, 2024 1
News Liberia Drops Six Places in Latest FIFA World Rankings [ad_1] Monrovia — Liberia has fallen six places in the latest FIFA World Rankings for October, following back-to-back defeats in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Lone Star now sit at 149th out of 211 FIFA member countries, while on the African continent, they are ranked 44th. Liberia's previous ranking of 143rd in September came after a 1-1 draw away to Togo. However, a crushing 3-0 home defeat to Algeria and successive losses to Equatorial Guinea have caused […] todayOctober 25, 2024 2
News Liberia Launches Landmark Women’s Football Strategic Plan [ad_1] The Liberia Football Association (LFA) through the Women's Football Department, had a successful launch of its four-year strategic plan on Friday, 18 October attended by CAF and WAFU dignitaries, including representatives from UN Women Liberia and the Ministry of Sports and Information. The strategic plan, which runs from 2024 to 2027, aims to establish structures to help develop the game from the grassroots level to the international teams. Guest Speaker Meskerem Goshine, CAF Head of Women Football, was gratified […] todayOctober 22, 2024 1
News Liberia: LFA Appoints Thomas Kojo As Interim Head Coach of Lone Star [ad_1] Congo Town — The Liberia Football Association, in consultation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has confirmed the appointment of Thomas Kojo as interim head coach of the men's senior national team, following the resignation of Romanian tactician Mario Marinica. Marinica's resignation comes amid bad run of results, some outfield issues ranging from delay and unpaid salaries to inadequate support towards the national team training, FrontPageAfrica gathered. Marinica, whose mandate was to ensure that Liberia reach the AFCON […] todayOctober 21, 2024
News Liberia: How an in-Flight Magazine Exposes Liberia’s Need for National Branding [ad_1] I was seated near the aisle of an ASKY Boeing 737, bound for Accra. With less than two hours to go, I turned to Netflix on my phone to keep myself from dozing off. I had a few movies saved, including a new espionage series, The Spy, starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Set in 1967, it recounts the events leading to the Six-Day War between Israel and Syria. Cohen plays an Israeli secret agent, tasked by Mossad to infiltrate Syria's […] todayOctober 21, 2024 2
News Liberia: Jodie Seton Urges Members to ‘Work Together to Achieve Swal’s Vision and Mission’ [ad_1] Paynesville City — Liberia Football Association (LFA) Third Vice President, Jodie Seton, has called on members of the Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) to unite in pursuit of the organization's vision and mission. Speaking during SWAL's 38th anniversary celebration, Madam Seton highlighted the vital role sports journalists play in shaping public perception and advancing sports in Liberia. She urged SWAL members to reflect on the organization's future, encouraging them to envision its goals for the next five years […] todayOctober 17, 2024 1
Entertainment West Africa: Ecowas Commission Roll-Up Sleeves to Curb Trafficking in Persons [ad_1] Monrovia — The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Monday, October 14, 2024, begins its 16th Annual Meeting of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against Trafficking in Persons plus (RNNI-TIP+) in Monrovia. The Annual Review meeting of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against Trafficking in Persons plus was established in 2007. The 16th edition brought together several delegates from across the West African region to brainstorm on how to tackle the issue of […] todayOctober 17, 2024 1