Daily Sports

21/08/2024

There is something I'm not understanding about our national team kits.

Some players are wearing kits with Nike while others have Puma.

Why are we doing the unusual thing?

Kindly takes a close look at the pictorial

18/08/2024

05/04/2024

Austin Coleman fires LTC Bushord Bulls to 73-69 points victory over Cestos Mongars on Thursday

26/01/2024

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season, saying he is "running out of energy".

Klopp was appointed in October 2015 and his contract was due to run until 2026.

He won the Champions League in 2019 before leading Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years in 2019-20.

17/12/2023

Norris Tennis Initiative to host Christmas Tournament

Great boost for Children as Norris Tennis Initiative has announced the staging of a daylong Christmas Tennis Tournament.

The Tournament will feature under 14 boys and girls.

It will take place at the famous Invincible Sports Park in Monrovia on Saturday, 23 December.

The Chief Executive Officer of Norris Tennis Initiative, Norris Ben is calling on humanitarian organizations, philanthropists, and well-meaning Liberians to help sponsor the program.

He said several prizes will be given to deserving winners at the climax of the competition to best-performing players in both male and female categories.

04/12/2023

In order to Rescue the Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL), we have brought these great personalities forward. They have come from the Integrity team embedded with lot of positives which is highly supported by majority members of our organization (SWAL). Many of our veteran sports journalists have started sending us congratulatory messages because of the decision we made by bringing these people forward to redeem our noble organization and resuscitate its sanity both locally and internationally. And we told them that we are not in this alone but for the image of the organization.

While we still awaiting the election on December 9, 2023, my WhatsApp, messenger and direct messaging lines are all full with congratulatory messages from both public and veteran sports journalists.
Thanks to everyone of you for the support. SWAL is on the rise following the official announcement of election result on December 9, 2023, by Adhoc Elections Commission Chairman J. Melton Yoko.

13/11/2023

Malawi Football delegation to arrive in Liberia on Tuesday ahead of Friday's match with Lone Star

Malawi Football delegation comprised of players, technical staff and administrators is expected in the country, tomorrow, Tuesday for their opening match with Liberia for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Flames, as they are affectionately called, completed their last training session on Monday at the Bingu National Stadium before their trip.

The delegation left Kamuzu International airport in Lilongwe at 16hours GMT and will spend a night in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia before proceeding to Liberia on Tuesday.

The match will take place on Friday, 17 November at the SKD Sports Complex in Paynesville at 4pm.

Meanwhile, Lone Star Coach, Ansu Keita has released a 23 man squad ahead of the encounter including 17 foreign based and 7 locally based players.

Some of the notable names includes: Williams Jebor, Murphy Oscar Dorley, and Sampson Dweh both playing in Czech Republic, Joel Johnson, Seth Herbellert, Mark Parbai, Tonia Tisdell, among others.

The Lone Star of Liberia will also be at home to Equatorial Guinea on Monday, 20 November.

25/09/2023

The Rollers of Mighty Barrolle grabbed a hard-earned 3-2 home win over Paynesville FC at the Doris Williams Stadium in Buchana City, Grand Bassa County over the weekend in continuation of the Orange 1st division league.

Teenager, Kindness Cole scored twice while Jack Blemah scored once to ensure the Rollers moved 3rd place in the league table with 7 points from three matches.

Their traditional rivals, Invincible Eleven poor run continued as they failed to take all three points against FC Kallon Liberia thus leaving them 10th place in the table with 2 points after three matches.

Heaven Eleven maintained a hundred percent record as they secured a 2-1 win over newly promoted Global Pharma at the ATS.

They are top of the league table with 9points from three matches and two points clear of 2nd place Watanga FC who on are 7points.

Bea Mountain also defeated NPA Anchors 1-0 to collect first win of the season while Nimba Kwado settled to a 2-2 draw at home to Freeport FC.

18/07/2023

Home based Lone Star senior team complete another practice session on Tuesday at the SKD practice pitch in Paynesville City ahead of the CHAN qualifiers.

Coach Ansu Keita’s boys drew 0-0 with a Second Division side, Black Man Warrior FC in a practice match.

18/05/2023

Liberia Taekwondo Federation receives materials from partners ahead of it's National Championship

The Liberia TaeKwondo Federation has received 16 pieces of TaeKwondo body protectors from the Executive Director of Go Team Liberia, GTA.

The materials are intended for the up coming Championship beginning this Saturday, May 20 to 27, 2023, at the SKD Sports Complex Gymnasium in Paynesville.

Liberia Taekwondo Federation President Master Junior Pewee Russian thanks Go Team Liberia for the gesture on his official page.

Meanwhile, this competition is the first in the history of Liberia for first time in over ten years.

Below are the pictorials of the donation:

15/05/2023

Stakeholders of the iberia National Handball Association have elected new breed of officials to steer the affairs of the institution for the next four years.

They were elected at an Elective Congress held in Harbel Margibi County on May 14 and 25, 2023.

Those elected are: Mr. J. Aratus Larkpor, President, Mr. Varney Kawah, Vice President for Administration, and Mr. Samuel A Hasay, Vice President for Operations.

Others are: Mr. Hadji Musa A Sesay, Secretary General and Mrs. Deborah G. Hiama, Treasurer.
Details....

14/03/2023

Liberia Taekwondo Federation to graduate 150 trainees on March 18

The Liberia Taekwondo Federation is expected to graduate about 150 trainees on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the SKD Sports Complex in Paynesville in difference kinds of techniques.

Speaking to journalists ahead of the graduation, the Secretary General of the Liberia Taekwondo Federation, Patrick Moore said their aimed is to have the sport de-centralized in the various counties.

Mr. Moore also said the Liberia Taekwondo Federation is anticipating of negotiating with the Ministry of Education to ensure the sport is taught in the various secondary learning institutions as physical education.

He acknowledged that Taekwondo is a disciplinary sport that fit in every sector or organizations because of its positive impact on human life.

He also mentioned that security apparatus have been invited to witness the graduation ceremony along with other high profile individuals as tradition, adding that, their members are fit to serve in any security sector based on the ideology of the sport.

04/03/2023

Mouctarr Fofana apologizes to Gardnersville

Suspended Gardnersville FC Coach, Mouctarr Fofana has apologized to the club President, Secretary General and Technical Director.

Recently, Coach Fofana was suspended by a 2nd division Club Gardnersville FC for time indefinite without salary following their 4-1 defeat to Paynesville FC.

According to the club statement, his punishment was at the result of his refusal to take instruction from the Technical Director Mr. James Salinsa Debbah.

However, Coach Fofana in conversation with our reporter on Saturday, March 4, 2023, indicated that he when against the rules of the contract by discussing the issues to the press; something which made him to openly apologize to the club.

He added that such situation will longer be repeated while appealed to his bosses to consider his apologizes.

" I'm wrong for going public with this issue and trust me, such will not be repeated anymore, he said".

" I want for my bosses to listen to my cry and forgive me for wrong doing, suspended Gardnersville Coach Mouctarr Fofana appealed to his bosses".

16/02/2023

Liberia Football Coaches Association on Thursday kicked off a five day beginner coaching course at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium with several grassroots coaches.

Facilitator, veteran female coach, Eurphemia Wilson drilled the coaches on the various topics: who is a coach, the role of a coach, coaching philosophy, the four components of coaching, warm up procedure, the laws of the game amongst others.

Some of the participants include: Atty Benedict Yarsiah, SWAL member Webster Cassell, World Girls Team Manager Zainah Kamara amongst other.

Below are pictorial of the training:

28/01/2023

Liberia Deaf Sports Association daylong football championship under the theme: Promoting Unity and Social Cohesion through Sports" is currently ongoing at Stephen Tolbert Estate sports pitch.

05/01/2023

"We will resist any government official entering the teams dressing rooms at this stage of the County meet, Minister Quamie said"

The Organizer of the National County Sports meet has vowed to resist government officials entering the teams dressing rooms during the second phase of the competition.

Making the disclosure on the Thursday edition of the OK Morning Rush, Deputy Sports Minister G. Andy Quamie acknowledged that any official of government including: Representatives, Senators, Superintendents amongst others should visit their teams while on camp at their various hotels but going to the dressing rooms during matches will not be allowed anymore.

According to Minister Quamie, Government officials entering the dressing rooms in past brought serious embarrassment to both the players and the organizers, adding that, the dressing rooms are only meant for technical people.

The Deputy Sports Minister, is at the same time, urging officials of government to purchase their tickets and avoid using their proximity to enter the stadium along with huge number of their bodyguards.

Below are the fixture:
Quarter final one will witness, Group A winner Rivercess County against Nimba at 2pm while Lofa who also won Group C will take on Grand Bassa at 4pm.

On Sunday, at 2pm former winners, Margibi and Montserrado Counties will engage in quarterfinal three.

B**g County will take on Maryland County in the final quarter final match at 4pm.

24/12/2022

1st edition of Serious Relationship Association Sports tournament to kick off very shortly

Thirty-two (32) football and kickball teams in Montserrado are poised to participate in the inaugural edition of a sports tournament under the auspices of a Global Organization, Serious Relationship.

The tournament according to the organizers will begin in early 2023 after the National County Sports meet.

Serious Relationship Association is none profit organization currently operating in 19 countries including Liberia.

The Chief Executive Officer of Serious Relationship, Mr. Patrick Sunny Wolo who is based in the US, told OK Sports Desk on Friday that prices will be given in various categories at the climax of the tournament ranging from individual awards and collective awards.

Mr. Wolo, however said, participating teams will have to first register with the amount of five thousand Liberian dollars as means of expressing their willingness to participate in the competition.

He acknowledged that the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the football component of the tournament will attend the Union Dualas Football Academy in Cameroon, adding that, their organization has link with the Academy.

21/12/2022

National County Sports meet regular updates of Group-B activities at the David Kuyon Sports pitch in Gbargna, B**g County.

Sinoe County kickball team has bid farewell following consecutive defeats at the hands of Gbarpolu and B**g.

They lost 1-0 home run to Gbarpolu on Sunday followed by 2-0 home runs defeat to B**g on Wednesday.

As it stands, B**g is at the top of the group with 4pts while Gbarpolu has the same number of points. Margibi has 2pts from two matches after drawing their two games zero all.

In football, Margibi and Gbarpolu Counties match is still zero all after 10 minutes of played.

12/12/2022

Rivercess County Sports Steering Committee on Sunday, 11 December staged its first fundraising rally at a local hotel in Monrovia aimed at generating more funds to fully support the county for the impending National County Sports meet.

During the fundraising rally, a total amount of two hundred eighty-four thousand five hundred Liberian dollars (284,500LD) and one thousand four hundred twenty-five United States dollars (1425usd) were raised.

Of that amount, one hundred thirty thousand Liberian dollars (130,000LD) and six hundred eighty United States dollars (680USD)are in pledges while one hundred fifty-four thousand-five hundred Liberian dollars (154,500LRD) and seven hundred forty-five (745usd) United States dollars was paid on the spot.

The Chief llauncher of the fundraising rally Madam Ruth Coker-Collins provided one hundred fifty thousand Liberian dollars as initial contributions.

Meanwhile, Rivercess County are paired in Group-A alongside: hosts Bassa, Cape Mount and Grand Gedeh. They will begin their group A matches against the host on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Doris Williams Sports center in Grand Bassa as official opening match of the competition which will be the only match on that day.

23/11/2022

Over 30 Secondary learning Institutions are expected to participate in the 2022 Inter School Sports Association (ISSA) Back to School Basketball Jomboree at the Sports Commission on Broad Street beginning December 1.

ISSA is the only institution that has been accredited by the government of Liberia to conduct sporting activities at the leavel of secondary learning institutions.

Some of the schools that are expected to participate in the competition include, Seventh Days Adventist, Len Miller, Light International, ST Gabriel Catholic School,

College of West Africa or CWA, Love International, SOS amongst other.

08/11/2022

The 2022 Spark University Basketball Championship continues tomorrow, Wednesday at the Sports Commission in Monrovia.

In the day’s opening encounter at 3pm, Best Brain International University will take on Cuttington University while United Methodist United will be hoping to collect first when they take on Stella Maris Polythenic University at 4pm.

AME University and Blue Crest College will face each other in the day’s third encounter at 5pm.

The final match of the day will witness, the competition defending champion, AME Zion University against Starz College at 6pm.

And here are results of matches played on match day one:

AME Zion University 57-49 points United Methodist University, Blue Crest College 47-36 points to Smythe Institute and Cuttington University foil felted to AME University.

02/11/2022

Sports Commission on Broad Street in central Monrovia will become a center of attraction beginning this Friday, as Spark University Championship kicks off with Basketball Component.

According to the fixture, AME Zion University will take on United Methodist University at 3pm in game one.

The second match of the day will witness Cuttington University against AMEU University at 4pm while Blue Crest College takes on Smythe Institute at 5pm.

The final match of the day will witness, Adventist University of West Africa will be going against Starz University at 6pm.

Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of Spark Group of Companies, Aaron Neymah said the competition was firstly initiated in 2017 as a means of promoting talents for future generation to create jobs for athletes.

Mr. Neymah made the disclosure when he appeared as guest on the famous OK Sports Desk Weekend Sports Program.

29/10/2022

The 5th edition of Spark University Championship is expected to kickoff on the 4th of November, beginning with Basketball.

The competition is being created with the sole purpose of promoting sports at the level of the University.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of Spark group of Companies, Aaron Nyemah, the institution is anticipating to have more sporting disciplines in every edition base on the number of sponsors.

He acknowledged that only Basketball, kickball and football are being played since the foundation of the competition, because of the poor support towards the tournament.

The CEO of Spark Group of Companies made the remarks went he appeared on the OK Sports Desk weekend edition along with Marcus Wahblo,
Chief Operations Officer, Spark Group of Companies and Randy Bahej Jaber, Adventist University of West Africa, Basketball Team Captain.

28/10/2022

Sports Commission on Broad Street in Monrovia is currently under going massive renovation ahead of the impending University Basketball Championship.

According to scheduled, the championship will begin on the 4th of November of next month.

The project is under the supervision of Spark Group of Companies in collaboration with the Liberia Basketball Association (LBA).

25/10/2022

GAC 16 years old forward signs two years management deal with 13 Sports Management

Grassfield Athletic Club (GAC) 16 years old striker Yaya Haaland Kamara, has officially signed a 2 year management Deal with 13 Sports Management.

The young lad has since promised to improve his games performances as means of motivating his managers.

The signing ceremony was done on October 25, 2022, in Monrovia.

21/10/2022

The 5th edition of Spark University Championship with Basketball, Football and Kickball is expected to kick off on November 4, 2022, in Montserrado County featuring over ten institutions beginning with basketball.

The 4th edition of the basketball category was won by the AMEZU, while Smythe won the Football and Kickball components.

The Universities that expected to participate in the competition are: Cuttington University, University of Liberia, Best Brain International University, Blue Crest University, Smythe College, Adventist University of West Africa, Starz College, United Methodist University, African Methodist Episcopal University, Stellar Maries Polytechnic University and African Methodist Episcopal Zion University amongst others.

17/10/2022

Scores of sports lovers in dominant black with placards written in difference inspections on Monday, October 17, 2022, petitioned the US Government through its Embassy near Monrovia to investigate the alleged widespread abuse of power, authoritarian rule and corruption at the Liberia Football Association (LFA), headed by Mustapha Raji.

The construction of the LFA headquarters, put at US$1.4 million on a swamp land but moved to a hard ground for the same cost and the installation of a scoreboard put at US$300,000 at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) in Monrovia, which is not working, should form part of the investigation.

The banned placed on former FC Fassell Secretary General, Yudu Miller, from attending sports matches is a total human rights violation couple with several other irregularities at the Liberian football house.

08/10/2022

DONE DEAL!!
Darlington Sebeh has officially joined Barcilar Amputees Football Club of Turkey on a one year deal.

Darlington last played for LASA FC in Liberia amputees professional league.

03/10/2022

Theovarney Freeman signs for Freetonians SLIFA on two years deal

Africa New Star Sports Academy forward Theovarney Freeman has completed his moved to Freetonians SLIFA FC on a two year loan contract.

The 18 years old Liberian officially put pen to paper on Monday, October 3, 2022, following several weeks of negotiations between his parents club and his part-time employers.

Freetonians SLIFA is a Sierra Leone Premier league Club.

Theovarney Freeman transferred marked the second Africa New Stars Sports Academy (ANSSA ) player to have Joined Sierra Leanean Club.

Earlier, Blessing Bartuah age 15, Joined FC Kallon Youth Team on a developmental agreement.