Monrovia – Liberia’s football leadership witnessed a notable shift Friday as a wave of new faces secured seats on the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Executive Committee during the association’s Ordinary Congress held at the LFA Headquarters in Congo Town.
By Christopher C. Walker christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com
Although LFA President Mustapha I. Raji was re-elected unopposed for a third four-year term, the spotlight of the Congress largely fell on the emergence of new Executive Committee members, Amos Tweh, Momo T. Cyrus, Christian Weah Sr., Elvis Sirleaf, and Pokah Roberts, all of whom earned decisive victories in the highly contested election.
The newly elected officials are expected to play key roles in shaping Liberia’s football direction during the 2026–2030 cycle as stakeholders push for stronger governance, improved league structures, youth development, and greater competitiveness across the sport.
Tweh Leads the Pack
Leading the pack was Amos Tweh, who secured the highest number of votes among all Executive Committee candidates with 38 votes, signaling strong confidence from delegates in his vision for football administration.
Before the election, Tweh stressed the importance of electing leaders based on ideas and innovation.
“I expect a sound decision today; a decision that is backed by our ideas,” Tweh said ahead of the voting process.
Pokah Roberts followed closely behind with 36 votes, while Momo T. Cyrus secured 35 votes to comfortably earn his place on the Executive Committee.
Their victories were viewed by delegates as a sign of growing support for fresh leadership and broader inclusion within Liberia’s football governance structure.
Tense Runoff for Final Seat
Christian Weah Sr.’s victory drew significant attention during the Congress after he clinched the final available seat through a tense runoff contest against candidate J. Jlayteh Sayor.
Both Weah and Sayor initially secured 25 votes each during the first round of voting, forcing a runoff to determine the final Executive Committee position.
In the decisive second round, Weah narrowly defeated Sayor by securing 26 votes against Sayor’s 21 out of the 47 ballots cast.
Weah’s eventual victory was viewed by some delegates as a breakthrough moment for fresh representation within the football house.
Elvis Sirleaf also secured his seat with 27 votes, joining the new bloc of officials expected to bring renewed energy and perspectives to the LFA leadership structure.
A Blend of New and Old
The Congress, attended by 49 delegates representing football clubs and stakeholders across the country, elected a 12-member Executive Committee tasked with steering Liberian football through the 2026–2030 cycle amid growing calls for improved governance, infrastructure development, and grassroots expansion.
While the election ushered in new faces, several incumbent members retained their positions on the Executive Committee, including Anthony Z. Deinuka, Pawala Janyan, Tickly Monkoney, Hilary Sackie, Sekou W. Konneh, and Saye-Taayor Dolo.
Jodie M.R. Seaton also maintained her position as the Women’s Representative.
Friday’s Congress marked a historic milestone for the LFA, becoming the first election ever conducted at the association’s own headquarters in Congo Town.
The gathering attracted high-profile football dignitaries, including FIFA Council member Hamidou Djibrilla, FIFA governance official Ahmed Harraz, CAF representative Nadim Magdy Maurice Kamel, and several Liberian football legends.
In remarks following his re-election, President Mustapha Raji called for unity and collaboration among football stakeholders as the new leadership begins its work.
“As we depart from here today, let us not sit on the fence. We have a lot to do, and there are many opportunities at the Liberia Football Association for all of us,” Raji said.
Several unsuccessful candidates, including Ivan G. Brown, Kai Farley, Kelvin Bayoh, Ignatius Boakai, Emmett Blayee, Civicus Siokin Barsi-Giah, and Seiwon Seidi, failed to secure enough support to enter the Executive Committee, while Wilmot Smith unofficially withdrew from the race.
The Independent Election Committee also confirmed the official withdrawal of Emmett Roacher Glassco before voting commenced.
For many observers, however, the defining story of the Congress was the emergence of a new generation of Executive Committee members now entrusted with helping shape the future of Liberian football over the next four years.
Final Executive Committee Election Results:
Candidate Votes Received
Amos Tweh 38
Pokah Roberts 36
Momo T. Cyrus 35
Tickly Monkoney 35
Anthony Z. Deinuka 33
Hilary Sackie 33
Pawala Janyan 32
Sekou W. Konneh 30
Saye-Taayor Dolo 30
Elvis Sirleaf 27
Christian Weah Sr. 26 (Won via runoff)
With the elections concluded, attention now shifts to whether the newly elected leadership can translate renewed mandates into measurable progress for Liberian football particularly in league competitiveness, grassroots investment, women’s football, and national team performance.
