Liberia sports news
Here are some recent sports news from Liberia:
Football
- Liberia's national football team, the Lone Star, has been eliminated from the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after losing 2-1 to Nigeria in the second leg of their playoff match. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The Liberian Football Association (LFA) has announced the appointment of a new coach, Peter Butler, to lead the national team. (Source: Liberian Observer)
- The LFA has also launched a new league, the Liberian Premier League, which will feature 12 teams from across the country. (Source: FrontPage Africa)
Basketball
- The Liberia Basketball Federation (LBF) has announced the launch of a new national league, which will feature six teams from Monrovia and its surrounding areas. (Source: Liberian Daily Observer)
- The LBF has also announced plans to send a national team to the 2023 FIBA Africa Championship. (Source: FrontPage Africa)
Other Sports
- Liberia's national athletics team has won several medals at the recent West African Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana. (Source: Liberian Observer)
- The Liberia Cycling Federation (LCF) has announced plans to launch a national cycling league, which will feature riders from across the country. (Source: FrontPage Africa)
Recent Results
- Liberia's national football team lost 2-1 to Nigeria in the second leg of their 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff match. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The Liberia Basketball Federation (LBF) has announced the winners of its national championship, with the Monrovia-based team, the Liberian Patriots, taking the title. (Source: Liberian Daily Observer)
Upcoming Events
- The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has announced plans to host a friendly match between the national team and a team from Ghana in October. (Source: FrontPage Africa)
- The Liberia Basketball Federation (LBF) has announced plans to host a national championship tournament in November. (Source: Liberian Daily Observer)
I hope this information is helpful!