Monrovia – The newly elected Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) convened its first official meeting on Wednesday, May 27, marking the beginning of its next four-year mandate with major leadership confirmations and administrative appointments aimed at driving the development of the local game.
By Christopher C. Walker christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com
The high-profile session, chaired by LFA President Mustapha I. Raji, put an end to days of intense speculation within local football circles regarding a potential shakeup at the highest levels of the football governing body.
Before Wednesday’s meeting, widespread reports and intense rumors suggested that President Raji was considering major changes to the executive structure, particularly concerning the vice-presidency slots.
However, following extensive internal consultations and deliberations, Raji opted to prioritize institutional stability.
He officially reappointed Sekou W. Konneh as First Vice President and Saye-Taayor Adolphus Dolo as Second Vice President, the same leadership duo that served alongside him during his previous tenure.
Mrs. Jodie M. Reid-Seton was also confirmed in her role as Third Vice President.
Local football stakeholders have widely viewed the decision as a strategic masterstroke aimed at ensuring continuity as the new administration begins its four-year cycle.
New Committee Leadership Approved
Beyond cementing the executive leadership, the EXCO approved the appointments of chairs for various standing and ad-hoc committees tasked with managing key sectors of Liberian football over the next four years.
Among the high-profile appointments, Montserrado County Senator Momo T. Cyrus was named Chairman of the Security Committee, while Amos B. Tweh will head the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee.
The LFA also placed its Vice Presidents at the helm of vital grassroots initiatives, with First VP Sekou Konneh leading the Academical Committee and Second VP Adolphus Dolo chairing the Sub-Association Committee.
The key committee leadership appointments confirmed during the session include:
Finance Committee: Hilary Sackie (Chairman)Women’s Football Committee:Jodie M. Reid-Seton (Chairperson)Marketing & Sponsorship Committee: Amos B. Tweh (Chairman)Competitions Committee: Tickly D. Monkoney, Jr. (Chairman)Media Committee: Pawala Janyan (Chairman)Security Committee: Sen. Momo T. Cyrus (Chairman)Ticketing Committee: Christian Weah, Sr. (Chairman)Legal Committee: Cllr. K. Jlayteh Sayor (Chairman)Grassroots Football Committee: Elvis H. Sirleaf (Chairman)Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee: Anthony Z. Denuika (Chairman)Sub-Association Committee: Saye-Taayor Adolphus Dolo (Chairman)Academical Committee: Sekou W. Konneh (Chairman)Medical Committee: Dr. John Mulbah (Chairman)
The LFA secretariat disclosed that while the key leadership positions have been formalized, the full list of ordinary committee members will be officially published in the coming days.
A Unified Front for Liberian Football
The session also served as an onboarding and briefing opportunity to fully update newly elected EXCO members on the current operations, ongoing financial initiatives, and technical developments at the local football house.
In his closing remarks, President Raji congratulated the members on their election to the committee but strictly emphasized the importance of teamwork.
He called for a strong, unified, and collaborative effort from all stakeholders to successfully drive the growth, infrastructure development, and international competitiveness of Liberian football over the next four years.
