A Defense defender clearing his vtal area, as FDA skippers looks on disappointingly and the kickball squad of the Surgeon of MOH & SW
Inter-Ministerial League Knock-out Kicks off Today
Published: 03 July, 2009
The main bowl of the multi-million dollar Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex comes alive today when the quarter finals of the 2009 Inter-Ministerial, Agency and Public Corporation knock-out campaign starts. According to the Phase Two Fixture of the league, the kickball and volley editions will simultaneously begin today at 10:00 am, with an expected attendance hundreds of spectators from the participating ministries, agencies and public corporations.
162nd Independence Open Golf Championship on Course
Published: 02 July, 2009
LGA SG Smith
The Monrovia Breweries Incorporated (MBI), in collaboration with the Liberia Golf Association (LGA), is expected to host a three-day national golf tourney, from July 24 - 26, 2009, at the Seaview Golf Club, in Virginia, outside Monrovia. Jacob W. Smith, the Secretary General of LGA, told Daily Observer Sports yesterday that the tourney will be categorized into two divisions, Professional and Amateur, under the theme 'MBI Open Golf Championship.'
Liberia Celebrates Modern Olympic Games 60th Ann.
Published: 02 July, 2009
LNOC Pres. Philipbert Browne
Liberia through the Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC) recently joined 303 other countries to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Modern Olympic Games. The idea of the Modern Olympic Games was initiated by Baron Pierre De Coubertin, known as the father of the modern games. The ceremony held in Monrovia began with a grand parade from the B.W. Harris High School to the Sports Commission on Broad Street, where an indoor program was held.
The Stars Did Come, Pay Befitting Homage
Published: 26 June, 2009
Sebwe's career has lasted more than two decades
MONROVIA, Latest reports from the multi-million dollar Chinese constructed Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Thursday, June 25, 2009, night, spoke of a massive turnout for last ceremonial last kick of Liberian soccer icon Kelvin Sebwe. According to the reports, most of the stars invited for the ceremony marking the retirement of former local, European clubs and Lone Star player Sebwe turned out, and befitting speeches were delivered honoring the occasion.
MONROVIA, Today, Liberia's international midfield icon, Kelvin Sebwe is expected to be second Liberian player to officially retire playing active national and international football, in the 21st century of the country's football history. Africa Legend, and 1995 African, European and World Best, George Manneh Weah in 2003 announced retirement; the unwanted tale is still on the lips of many soccer fans, owing to his unbeaten and unmatched record in African football history.
A consignment of sporting materials, valued about US$5,000.0 was on Monday, June 22, 2009, donated to the Football to Develop the Destitute (FODEDE) by a United States-based Liberian coach, Manfred Markor. The Sporting equipment include 20 pieces of football, 50 pieces of training cones , 12 pairs of football boots, 75 pieces of T-shirts, two dozen track suits, jerseys and training kits.
The former President of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), Mr. Edwin M. Snowe is encouraging Liberians from every walk of life to attend the retirement match and other ceremonies of Liberia's international midfield maestro, Kelvin Sebwe on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville.
LNOC executives and students in recent Olympic Day parade
Hundreds of participants from schools, federations and sports related institutions, including the Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC) are expected to parade the principal streets of Monrovia and have a formal indoor program in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the Modern Olympic Games.
ISSA 2009 Campaigns End Today!
Published: 22 June, 2009
Flashback: J.C. Goodridge, Last year's Junior High Champ
After more than four months of competitive battles in the 2009 Inter-School Sports Association (ISSA) for the football and kickball tiaras, the refurbished Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) examination hall will today determine the dux in the final exams. In the first final exams beginning at 10:00 am, the strong-willed girls of J.C. Goodridge will challenge the determined side of Elizabeth Blunt in the junior high kickball version, while the 'brainy girls' of Nathan E. Gibson in Monrovia will face the 'frisky ladies' of YMCA Harbel in the senior high kickball campaign.
NPA 'Deadly' Pythons, over the weekend set a new local record of shelving the Liberia Basketball Federation (LBF) 1st division title three times in succession, under the tutelage of ingenious coach Matthew Gbamore. On Friday, June 19, 2009, the venomous Pythons captained by power house point-guard Raphae Quaye convincingly flogged the 'Red Boys' of Mighty Barrolle, 91-53 points, at the refurbished open-air and weather permitting Sports Commission, on Broad Street, in front of a record crowd.
IHF Promises Liberia Modern Handball Stadium
Published: 19 June, 2009
(L-r)LINHA Boss Saweler, IHF Executives, President Hassan Moustapha
The newly elected executive committee of the International Handball Federation (IHF) has guaranteed Liberia to build an international-standard handball stadium in their 'Development for Africa Program.' The President of the Liberia National Handball Association (LINHA), Mr. J. Mason Saweler, who returned from the 32nd Ordinary Congress of the IHF in Cairo, Egypt, told Daily Observer Sports yesterday that the newly elected President of IHF, Mr. Hassan Mustapha made the commitment June 5, 2009, after his landslide victory.
Makor's Pre-Season Female Tourney Heats Up
Published: 18 June, 2009
Honoree Manfred D. Makor
Female teams, in preparation of the 2009 Female Championship League, which is expected to kick-off Tuesday, June 23, 2009, have began a five-day pre-season tourney, styled “Mandred D. Makor Female Football Tourney.' On Tuesday, June 16, 2009, female lightweights Shooters FC convincingly bowed, 12-0, to Fundy Rangers, at the Barnersville Estate Sports Pitch, while Antares forfeited to female champs Earth Angels.
SWAL Former Boss Dies, Buries Mysteriously
Published: 16 June, 2009
The Late SWAL boss Padmore
One of sports writing idols, who served as one of the presidents of the Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) reportedly passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 and was strangely buried on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the Barnersville Cemetery. The late J. Caesar Padmore, a former employee of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and one of the founding members of SWAL died at the JFK Memorial Hospital last Wednesday, five days after being hospitalized there. The long serving journalist's mysterious sickness and burial has sparked debates in many sporting quarters, with some contrary attributions to 'witch' and/or 'AIDS.'
WA Sports Journalists To Form Association
Published: 12 June, 2009
Leroy M. Sonpon, III Observer Sports Writer at the conference
Discussions in establishing the West African Sports Journalists Association (WASJA) have taken place in the Capital City of Nigeria over the weekend amongst 13 sports journalists from four West African countries. The long evening round-table meeting brought together five sports journalists each from Liberia and the Gambia, including two from Nigeria and one from Ghana. At the end of the meeting, WASJA was founded with the aim of building the capacities of sports journalists, providing accreditation for continental games, amongst others.
Super Eagles Offered US$250,000.00 To Beat Tunisia
Published: 11 June, 2009
FLASHBACK: Joseph Akpala (17) of Nigeria celebrates with Ikechukwu Uche after scoring
The River State Governor and head of the Presidential Task Force set up to oversee the Super Eagles qualification for South Africa 2010 World Cup, Rotimi Amaechi has promised the team a whopping sum of N37, 000.000, (US$250,000.00) if they bash Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in Tunis on Saturday, June 20. The Nigerian Governor made the disclosure at his Abuja lodge on Sunday during celebrations of the Super Eagles' three nil victory over the Harambee Stars of Kenya at his lodge in Abuja.
Super Eagles Humble Harambee Stars 3-0
Published: 09 June, 2009
Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu
Super Eagles head coach Amodu Shaibu on Sunday breathed a shy of relief, after Nigeria convincingly humbled former Lone Star Technical director Antoine Hey's Kenyan Harambee Stars. The soccer-crazy Nigerian fans are reputed for their criticism of coaches, especially home-grown ones such as Shaibu.
Observer's Sports Reporter, 4 Others Off For FIFA-AFP Training
Published: 05 June, 2009
Daily Observer's Sports/Roving Reporter, L. M. Sonpon, III
Leroy M. Sonpon, III, Daily Observer Sports and roving reporter will tomorrow leave for Nigeria to attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup media training program. The FIFA-AFP training sessions will be held in Abuja, Nigeria, from Sunday, 7th June to Saturday, 13th June. It is an ambitious program sponsored by world football's governing body FIFA to provide mid-career training to more than 500 reporters and photographers across Africa.
Zhao Tie Wins 'Ambassador's Cup’
Published: 03 June, 2009
(L-r) Amb. Yuxiao Awarding Champ Tie as LNTTA Boss Looks on
Last Saturday, a renowned veteran Chinese Table Tennis Player, Zhao Tie, amongst 20 veteran players emerged as winner in the 'Ambassador's Cup Table Tennis Tourney held at the Sports Commission on Broad Street. In the grand final of the Veteran Singles' battle, Zie bashed Feng Shen another table tennis veteran, 3 to 1 set. The table tennis veteran paddler walloped Feng in the first two sets, 11-8 and 11-3 points and bowed in the third set, 7-11.
JNJ Unplugged, Uncensored at Lardner's Funeral
Published: 02 June, 2009
MOHSW Sports Boss M.V.O. Sirleaf
Josiah N. Johnson, the man credited for coining the “Biscuit Theory” in Liberia, has lamented that Wilfred 'Kijani' Lardner, the coach to take the Lone Star soccer team to its first African Cup of Nations finals in South Africa in 1996, 'died as a result of frustration' because sports authorities failed him.’
Ambassador's Cup Is Saturday
Published: 29 May, 2009
PRC Ambassador Zhou Yuxiao
Amb. Zhou Yuxiao, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China (PRC), veteran politician Togba Nah Tipoteh and others dignitaries are expected to participate in the 'Ambassador's Cup' Table Tennis Tourney tomorrow at the Sports Commission on Broad Street.
Lone Star, Sierra Leone Deaf/Mute in Int'l Derby Sunday
Published: 29 May, 2009
The Lone Star deaf/mute outfit of the Liberia National Association of the Deaf (LNAD) and the Leone Star Deaf/Mute team of the Sierra Leone National Deaf Association (SLNDA) is expected to clash on Sunday, May 31, 2009. The first-of-the-kind international football battle will be played at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) on the U.N. Drive, at about 4:00pm.
The Liberia Basketball Referee Association (LIBRA) has suspended statistician Prince Richard for violating the association's code of ethics and public insults, a suspension which Richard regards as 'prejudice.’ According to LIBRA letter of suspension, dated Wednesday, May 20, 2009, the action was predicated on Richard's continuous unruly behavior and a recent public insult on one of the referee's mother.
FODEDE's Street Soccer Program to Receive Push
Published: 25 May, 2009
FODEDE's Proposed Water Plant Facilities
An executive officer of the McCall McBain Foundation, Madam Ghislaine Grasser has pledged to convey an affirmative recommendation to their international body for possible funding of the Street Soccer Program's Water Project. At the end of a one-day assessment discussions with officials of “Football to Develop Destitute” (FODEDE), on Friday, May 22, 2009, the president of FODEDE, Wallace G. Weiah told Daily Observer Sports that Madam Grasser assured his organization of a positive recommendation owing to the objective of the project, saying “she terms our project as been on the pathway of achieving the Millennium Development Goals,”(MDGs).
Ex-PUL Sports Award Winner Wants LFA Candidates Streamlined
Published: 21 May, 2009
PUL 2008-2009 best sports journalist, F. Momolu Dorley, who is currently studying in Ankara, Turkey is urging sports reporters in the country to thoroughly streamline LFA candidates in the run off to the next LFA elections, scheduled for early 2010.
The basketball side of the Red Boys, Mighty Barrolle Basketball Club secured their first win in the ongoing semi finals best out of three of the Liberia Basketball Federation (LBF) 2009 Championship, narrowly bashing the Royal Boys, Uhuru Kings, 82 -84 at the Sports Commission on Broad Street.
Petty Traders, Commercial Drivers 'Fundraising Football Tourney' Starts May 31st
Published: 21 May, 2009
(R-l) LMA's Sports Director Dorbor Giving Unity Tourney's Trophy to LMA Boss Lusu Sloan)
A one-day football affair involving four civil society organizations gets underway on Sunday, May 31st at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex Practice Pitch in Paynesville, under the theme 'Special Unity Fundraising Football Tournament.'
MOHSW Sports Boss Vows To Sweep All Crowns
Published: 20 May, 2009
MOHSW Sports Boss M.V.O. Sirleaf
The man responsible for managing the External Aid Coordination Unit at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Momolu V.O. Sirleaf, is the new head of the Sports Association of the Ministry as this year's 2009 Inter-Ministerial league goes into full swing at the main bowl of Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. The veteran sports analyst is expected to lead the “SURGEONS”, the Ministry's coined sports name, to a successful Ministerial League in soccer, kickball and volleyball.
Finance field Captain Ngafuan, Defense and FDA TDs Samukai & Woods
'War of Words' of Title Flight Heats-up
Published: 20 May, 2009
The defending champs of the 2009-Inter Ministerial, Agency and Public Corporations tourney, the Defense Invaders of the Ministry of Defense boasting of retaining the 2009 Ministerial League trophy, a swank which have been ejected by the Dollars and Green Forest.
US$52,000 Scandal Dumps LFA Treasurer
Published: 20 May, 2009
LFA Prez Wesley: I'm Disappointed
The Treasurer of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), Nimely J. Toe, is at the center of a US$52,000 swindle from the association's account at the Ecobank in Monrovia and could stand trial for allegedly stealing the money, informed sources told Daily Observer Sports.
US$52,000 Scandal Dumps LFA Treasurer
Published: 20 May, 2009
LFA Prez Wesley: I'm Disappointed
The Treasurer of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), Nimely J. Toe, is at the center of a US$52,000 swindle from the association's account at the Ecobank in Monrovia and could stand trial for allegedly stealing the money, informed sources told Daily Observer Sports.
Popular Sports Get Slight Increment in 2009/2010 Draft Budget
Published: 19 May, 2009
Chief Patron of Sports, Prez Sirleaf & MYS Boss Tarpeh
Amidst global economic turmoil which led to a huge budget deficit of US$11, the Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf led administration appears to be successfully responding to the challenges of the Liberian sports scene as the passion and pride of Liberian youth. According to the 2009/2010 draft budget presented to the National Legislature by President Johnson-Sirleaf, sporting associations and federations and sports related institutions got a tiny increment.
B/Star Continues Defeat Derail Title
Published: 18 May, 2009
The 2008 Liberia Football Association (LFA) triple champs, Black Star's 6th loss in the ongoing 2009 LFA League on Thursday, May 14, 2009 against NPA Anchors had raised eye brows of many football fans, especially fans of the club, terming it as either 'bad luck' or 'technical and officiating problem.’
Defense, Finance, Others Received 2008 Inter-Ministerial Silverwares
Published: 18 May, 2009
Min. Newman Presents 2008 Participatory Certificate to Finance Captain
Celebrations saturated the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Friday, May 15, 2009, when winners of the 2007/2008 Inter-Ministerial League were awarded their respective coronets and medals, while the kick-off of the 2009 League began on a very poor footing.
Concerned Few, Others Begged To IE Rescue
Published: 15 May, 2009
Ex-SWAL President, M.V.O. Sirleaf
The dismal performance of Invincible Eleven (IE) in the current Liberia football Association (LFA) premiership league is said to be causing some die-hards of the association sleepless nights, The sleepless nights remind them about the nightmare of what happened to the team few years back that led to its relegation to the first division for the first time in its history.
2009 Inter- Ministerial League Kicks-off Today
Published: 15 May, 2009
The US$9m refurbished Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports, located in Paynesville, is expected to come alive beginning this weekend with the official opening of the 2009 Inter-Ministerial, Agency and Corporation League, in three disciplines. Today, the 72 participating teams, which include football, kickball and football from seventeen governmental ministries, three agencies and four corporations, are expected to kickoff the tourney with a parade, to create maximum awareness of the 28-day battles.
Lone Star Deaf/Mute Squad in US$30,000 Appeal
Published: 15 May, 2009
Line-up of Lone Star Deaf/Mute Squad
The Lone Star deaf/mute outfit of the Liberia National Association of the Deaf (LNAD) is appealing to the Government of Liberia (GOL), the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), the United Nations and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and sports loving humanitarians to assist them with US$30,000. According to LNAD, the amount is needed to host the Leone Star Deaf/Mute team of the Sierra Leone National Deaf Association (SLNDA), in the international friendly on Sunday, May 31st in Monrovia.
Uhuru Kings Qualifies For 2009 LBF Semi Finals
Published: 13 May, 2009
The 2008 Liberia Basketball Federation (LBF) runner-up, Uhuru Kings, has become the first among six other first division outfits to book a berth for the semi final battle in the ongoing 2009 LBF championship. The Solomon George's Uhuru Kings bashed Mighty Barrolle, 84-79 points at the weather-permitting refurbished Sports Commission on Broad Street in front of a packed house. The victory qualified her as one of the 'Big Four' for the 'Best-out-of-three' semi final clash.
Former SWAL Boss To IE Aid Again
Published: 11 May, 2009
Ex-SWAL President, M.V.O. Sirleaf
A former president of the Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) is admonishing supporters and fans of Invincible Eleven (IE) not to be deterred by the poor performance of the team in the current Liberia Football Association (LFA) premiership league.
Massive Jubilation in Monrovia Last Night as Barcelona Wins EUFA Semi Final
Published: 07 May, 2009
Joe Nagbe's FC AK Clipped Ex-Club IE
Published: 07 May, 2009
FC AK Coach-Player Joe (middle) Walks Out of the Pitch with Teammates
Invincible Eleven (IE) former veteran versatile skipper, Joe 'Armstrong' Nagbe, currently serving as senior coach of premier outfit Football Club Azziz (FC AK) on Sunday bashed IE 2-1 in front of a yellow-record-crowd at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) in Monrovia.
Theo Weeks' Team Suffers Ankara Derby Defeat
Published: 05 May, 2009
Theo Weeks
Theo Weeks' club, Ankara Spor, on Sunday suffered a 1-nil defeat at the hands of their city rivals, Ankaragucu in an enterprising derby. The match begun at a high tempo, with Liberia's Theo Weeks orchestrating multiples penetrating passes as his side Ankara Spor won most possession in the early stages of the game. In the first quarter of the derby, Weeks displayed a dazzling skills coupled with a mesmerizing move before linking his African counterpart from Gabon.
Female Football Gets 26 Footballs
Published: 05 May, 2009
Pro Anchor FC Signing for His Consignment as Female Football Prez Arrange the Balls
A football fanatic, Mr. Musa Bility, over the weekend donated 26 FIFA approved footballs to the Association of Women Football in Liberia (AWOFAL), as a way of developing the Liberian game. A press release from Mr. Bility, who is also the President of first division outfit Watanga FC, said the donation of the balls to the female teams was a way of expressing his deep love for the promotion and development of the game in Liberia.
The Executive Committee of the National Port Authority (NPA) Sports Association has suspended its Team Manager, Bruce Quaye for gross insubordination. The President of the NPA Sports Association, Sekou S. Kenneth told Daily Observer Sports via mobile phone that Team Manager Bruce Quaye was suspended for one month, as of May 1-31, 2009.
Corcor's White Printers Bounce Back
Published: 28 April, 2009
Emmanuel Corcor's White Printers over the weekend bounced back and defeated Theophilus Sanyeneh's Red Devils in a match that kept spectators on their heels. The 90-minute match, which was played on the 'small field' of the G. W. Gibson Campus, produced some of the bests modern soccer had seen.
IE Faithful Meet At B.W. Harris Today
Published: 27 April, 2009
Madison Tokpa most needed at today meeting
The seeming lukewarm attitude by some officials of the interim leadership of the Invincible Eleven Majestic Sports Association, and the lackluster performance by the association's football club in the ongoing LFA Premier league, will top the agenda when members of the association meet at 5:00 PM today. According to the chairman of the IE Reorganizing Committee former president Lawrence Doe, the meeting at the B.W. Harris High School campus will thrash out pertinent issues that seem to be impeding the unity and cohesion needed to take the association back to respectable footing.
U20 Handball Team Wins Int'l Fairplay Trophy
Published: 24 April, 2009
The U20 Lone Star Handball team, at the end of the 6-day 'Zone Three Challenge Handball Tourney' in Togo clinched the Bronze Fairplay Trophy. Liberia, amongst eight countries, namely Benin, Nigeria, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Togo ranked 7th, losing five games, but was awarded the Fairplay Trophy owing to her excellent manners, courage and desirous to win, while Benin emerged as champs.
Sports Administrators Round Table Discussion A Success
Published: 21 April, 2009
LNOC boss Philipbert Browne
A one-day round table discussion on the way forward for sports in Liberia held April 15, 2009, has outlined numerous problems affecting the development of sports.
BYC Still Tops Premiership Log
Published: 21 April, 2009
Premiership underdog, IE
Newly promoted premiership outfit, Barrack Young Comtrollers (BYC) has for the second week running topped the 2009 Liberia Football Association (LFA) Premiership table with 13 points. BYC, on Sunday, April 19, 2009, walloped a spirited Jasmine Rangers 2-1at the Kakata Sports Pitch, Margibi County , while LPRC Oilers sits second with 11 points, out of five games each.
28 Elite Liberian Referees End Int'l Course
Published: 21 April, 2009
Cross-section of Liberian Referees Pose For Picture
Twenty Eight (28) elite Liberian referees were last Saturday certificated for successfully participating in a 5-day intercontinental standardized training in Monrovia. The training was organized within the 'Win in Africa with Africa' program of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) in collaboration with the Liberia Football Association (LFA).
LNOC Visits Disabled Institutions Today
Published: 17 April, 2009
Flashback: Participants pose with banner of education on Olympism
The local governing body of Olympics, the Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC), will today visit several disabled institutions within Monrovia and its environs. According to the LNOC secretariat, the visitation is an effort to spread the message of Olympism through education, and to allow all an opportunity to such worthy cause.
Liberian Referees in Int'l Clinic
Published: 17 April, 2009
Liberia's Chief Referee and Symposium Track Coordinator, Idrissa Kaba
On Saturday, April 18, 2009, an ongoing 5-day international standardized training for referees, under the theme: 'Win in Africa with Africa,' is expected to come to a close in Monrovia. The week-long international referee clinic started on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, with the participation of 25 Liberian referees, considered as seniors and juniors. The theoretical part of the 5-day intensive symposium is held at a local hotel in Sinkor, while the practical is at the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville.
Int'l Basketball Stars Return Unscathed
Published: 17 April, 2009
Sports Power Stars In Practice Session
A hodgepodge of international Christian basketball stars, under the umbrella, Sports Power Ministries, left the Country on Wednesday unscathed after dominating four tough battles against local teams. Last week Friday, the ex-National Basketball Association (NBA) idols under the captaincy of Bill Alexson bashed the Liberia Basketball Federation (LBF) 2008 league runners-up, Uhuru Kings, 90-80 points, in their first derby.
Liberia's New Foreign Coach ponders Chance
Published: 16 April, 2009
Robertson works regularly for BBC Radio Scotland
Former Hearts and Inverness manager John Robertson has been approached about the possibility of coaching the national side of Liberia. The 44-year-old has been working as a pundit for BBC Scotland since losing his job at Derry City in December 2007. Robertson told BBC Scotland he was not discounting the offer but needed more details before agreeing a face-to-face meeting with the Liberians.
IE Holds Mass Meeting Today
Published: 16 April, 2009
The late Ben Turtur Donnie
A mass meeting in preparation for the funeral of former Invincible Eleven Majestic Sports Association president Ben Turtur Donnie takes place today at the Wells-Hairston High School on Mechlin Street, Monrovia. A release signed by the secretary general of IE, Vincent T. Yelegar, and approved by former president and current co-chairman of the Reorganizing Committee Lawrence Doe, the expected big gathering will bring together all board members, the IE-Concerned Few, former officials and fans and supporters of the association.
Black Star Is Like Man-U
Published: 15 April, 2009
Liberia's Black Star Line-up
Liberia's Black Star goal getter, Bill Sheriff has assured supporters and fans of clinching the 2009 Liberia Football Association (LFA) Championship league, in spite of their poor starting. In an interview with the Daily Observer Sports Tuesday, April 14, 2009, skipper Sheriff equated Black Star to the English Premiership champions, Manchester United, who usually starts their title race on poor footing, but at the end emerges victorious.
Flashback: Members of the Olympic family and invited guests deliberate around camp fire
Sports administrators and officials from the Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC), and the Ministry of Youth and Sports will this Wednesday, April 15, 2009 converge at the Administrative Hall of the newly completed Olympic Village in Kemah's Town, Soul Clinic Community in Paynesville.
Liberia U20 Handball Team in Togo
Published: 13 April, 2009
The U20 Handball team of the Liberia National Handball Association (LINHA) left the country over the weekend for Lome, Togo to participate in the 'Zone Three Challenge Trophy Tournament', beginning today, April 13-16. The U20 Lone Star 23-man party, headed by Napoleon Jaeploe of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is comprised of 14 players and nine officials.
(l) Bruce, Veep Boakai, Alexson & a practice drill at the Sports Commission
Former World Basketball Stars In Town
Published: 13 April, 2009
Ten top basketball icons from an international faith-based organization, Sport Power are currently in the country to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through basketball. The Sports Power Ministries arrived in Liberia on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, on an eight day visit to teach the fundamentals of basketball, play exhibition matches and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ during the Easter Holiday.
SWAL's 2009 Accreditation Underway
Published: 09 April, 2009
SWAL SG Kanneh
The membership committee of the local governing body of sports journalists in Liberia has begun its 2009 Accreditation Process and is urging members to regularize their status to avoid embarrassment. The membership committee in consultation with the leadership of the Sports Writers Association Liberia (SWAL) has announced that the accreditation for this year will run from Tuesday, April 8, 2009 to Wednesday, April 8, 2010. According to SWAL release, accreditation for full member for sports reporters is L$700.00, while associate member is L$900.00.
MYS Challenged To Publish Mobilization Reports
Published: 08 April, 2009
Moses Z. Jackson
The head of a pressure group for the publication of the 2008 Lone Star Mobilization Campaign, Moses Z. Jackson is challenging the Ministry of Youth & Sports to publish the financial reports submitted by the Willard Russell's committee.
With seven days gone and 20 games played in the ongoing 2009 Liberia Football Association (LFA) 10th premiership league, statistics show that the Gardnersville based outfit, LISCR FC is in the lead with seven points and five goals, followed by the LPRC Oilers with seven points, each out of three games.
Flashback: Students parading on Anti-Doping Awareness Campaign Day
LNOC's Anti-Doping Campaign Draws over 20 Schools
Published: 07 April, 2009
The annual Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC) Anti-Doping Awareness Campaign successfully ended Friday, April 3, 2009, with over 20 schools from around Monrovia participating, The program started with a parade from the B.W. Harris High School and ended at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium, where an indoor program was held.
PRS' Sports Program Gets New Partner
Published: 07 April, 2009
A one day sports and entertainment jamboree marking the official partnership of Foster Clark's unwavering support in helping the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) Task Force to sensitize the people of Liberia about the Government's 4-Pillar on PRS Policy was launched over the weekend.
Observer Reporter on Rebranding Liberia Sports
Published: 06 April, 2009
The Writer
Observer reporter and Press Union of Liberia sports reporter 2007/2008 F. Momolu Dorley has drafted a plan on rebranding Liberia sports. Dorley reckons that football brings economic benefits when properly managed citing that this was lacking in Liberia at present. However, the coincidence which took place in our country a few weeks ago, which saw the County Meet bringing in of huge banknotes despite the global economic slowdown and the downfall of Liberia's champions, Mighty Barrolle and Black Star, in the continental championships, are food for thought on how we get our football and other sports back on course.
Partial View of Players at the 5th Edition of the L/Star T-Table Tourney
5th L/Star Table Tennis Tourney End Successfully
Published: 06 April, 2009
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LNOC Anti-Doping Awareness Campaign Friday
Published: 02 April, 2009
LNOC boss Philipbert Browne
The Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC) under the sponsorship of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will this Friday April 3, 2009 conduct a one-day Anti-Doping Awareness Campaign. According to the LNOC secretariat, the program will commence with a parade by participants from the B.W. Harris High School on Broad Street, through the principal streets and end at the Sports Commission on Broad Street where an indoor program will be held.
Women Football Clubs Threatened
Published: 02 April, 2009
Exe. Cttee. Member Brown and Prexy Wallace
The Women Football League of Liberia is expected to be placed into a 'Special Category' under the Liberia Football Association (LFA) and be sliced of certain privileges and rights appertaining them under the World Football governing body, FIFA. Reports gathered have it that the decision to place the 15-team's Women Football Clubs in 'Special Category' is based on a resolution sent by Women Football Clubs to the Executive Committee of the LFA through their Acting Women Football Chairman, Madam Sheba Brown.
