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Liberia
Nickname(s)Lone Star
AssociationLiberia Football Association
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationWAFU (West Africa)
Head coachPeter Butler
CaptainAllen Njie
Most capsJoe Nagbe (77)
Top scorerGeorge Weah (18)
Home stadiumSKD Stadium
FIFA codeLBR
First colors
Second colors
FIFA ranking
Current 150 (6 October 2022)[1]
Highest66 (July 2001)
Lowest164 (October–November 2010)
First international
Ivory Coast 0–2 Liberia 
(Abidjan, Ivory Coast; unknown date 1954)
Biggest win
 Liberia 5–0 Djibouti 
(Monrovia, Liberia; 29 March 2016)
Biggest defeat
 Ghana 6–0 Liberia 
(Accra, Ghana; 6 April 1975)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances2 (first in 1996)
Best resultGroup stage, 1996 and 2002
This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Liberia women's national football team.

The Liberia national football team, nicknamed the Lone Stars, represents Liberia in men's international football and is controlled by the Liberia Football Association. Although the nation produced the 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year, George Weah, its football team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup and has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations just twice—in 1996 and 2002. It is a member of both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).


History



African Cup of Nations


In 1967 Liberia played in its first African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, drawing its first match 2–2 against Guinea. They also drew against Senegal however lost both returning fixtures and were eliminated in the first round. Liberia returned to qualifying in 1976 but lost in the preliminary round to Togo, falling to defeat in both fixtures. After another absence, Liberia again joined AFCON qualifying in 1982 in the preliminary rounds but failed to progress after two draws against Gambia, losing on the away goals rule.

Liberia withdrew from qualifying for the 1984 African Cup of Nations, but the following tournament they managed to secure their first win during qualifying, a 3–1 first leg victory over Mauritania. They failed to capitalize on this advantage, losing 3–0 in the second leg. Liberia then faced Sierra Leone and Mali during the 1988 qualification and 1990 qualification respectively, but again failed to progress. In 1992, Liberia withdrew from qualifying before playing a match and in 1994, Liberia was put into a group with two participants that withdrew during qualifying (Tanzania and Burkina Faso) however they failed to take advantage of this, and finished with zero points, having lost to Ghana twice.

In the 1996 African Cup of Nations qualification, Liberia managed to register three wins (against Togo, Tunisia and Mauritania) and four draws, which saw them finish the group in second place and qualify for their first African Cup of Nations tournament. Following the withdrawal of Nigeria, Liberia were placed in a group with Gabon and Zaire. Liberia opened the tournament with a 2–1 victory over Gabon with goals from Kelvin Sebwe and Mass Sarr Jr., but lost 2–0 to Zaire. This meant that Liberia finished bottom of the group on goal difference and failed to progress to the knock-out stages.

Liberia missed out on returning to the African Cup of Nations in 1998 as they finished one point off of qualification. In 2000, they defeated Niger in the preliminary rounds, but again failed to advance to the main tournament, this time finishing behind Algeria on goal-difference.

In 2002 African Cup of Nations qualification, Liberia beat Cape Verde in the preliminary rounds, then they finished top of their group to qualify for the main tournament for the second time in their history. In the 2002 African Cup of Nations, Liberia drew their first game 1–1 with Mali (goal scored by George Weah) and drew their second game 2–2 against Algeria (goals from Prince Daye and Kelvin Sebwe), but in their final group game, needing a win against Nigeria, they lost 1–0.


FIFA World Cup


Liberia first entered the qualifying process for the FIFA World Cup in 1966, however they withdrew in protest against the fact that too few places had been reserved for Africa and Asia, along with all fourteen other African nations that had initially entered qualifying.

Liberia next entered qualifying in 1982 against Guinea after receiving a bye in the first round. They lost 1–0 over the two legs and were eliminated. In 1986, Liberia was again eliminated without having scored a goal, falling 4–0 to Nigeria. In 1990, Liberia won its first FIFA qualifying match defeating Ghana to progress to the second round. Despite finishing second in their group, Liberia failed to advance to the final qualification round, ending two points behind group winners Egypt.

In 1998, Liberia beat Gambia in the first qualification round, but finished twelve points adrift of Tunisia in their group. In 2002, Liberia had their strongest qualifying campaign, however a loss against Ghana in their penultimate group game gave Nigeria the opportunity to overtake them and secure the only qualification spot.


Results and fixtures


Main article: Liberia national football team results (2020–present)

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures


2021


13 November 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Liberia  0–2  Nigeria Tangiers, Morocco
17:00 UTC+1 Report
  • Osimhen 15' (pen.)
  • Musa 90+4' (pen.)
 Stadium: Stade Ibn Batouta
Referee: Youssef Essrayri (Tunisia)
16 November 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Liberia  3–1  Central African Republic Tangier, Morocco
17:00 UTC+1
Report
  • Ngoma 61'
 Stadium: Stade Ibn Batouta
Referee: Kalilou Ibrahim Traore (Ivory Coast)

2022


24 March Friendly Liberia  0–4  Benin Antalya, Turkey
Report
Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex
27 March Friendly Liberia  0–1  Sierra Leone Antalya, Turkey
Report
Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex
9 June 2023 AFCON qualification Zimbabwe  Cancelled  Liberia
13 June 2023 AFCON qualification Liberia  0–2  Morocco Casablanca, Morocco
20:00 Report
Stadium: Stade Mohammed V
Referee: Mohamed Moussa (Niger)
September 2023 AFCON qualification South Africa  v  Liberia South Africa
--:-- UTC+2 Report
September 2023 AFCON qualification Liberia  v  South Africa Liberia
--:-- UTC±0 Report

2023


March 2023 AFCON qualification Liberia  Cancelled  Zimbabwe
Report
March 2023 AFCON qualification Morocco  v  Liberia
Report

Coaching staff


Position Name
Head coach Peter Butler
Assistant coach Kenneth McCullogh
Goalkeeping coach Paul Hawke
Fitness coach Graeme Foster

Coaching history


Caretaker managers are listed in italics

Players



Current squad


The following players were called up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Morocco.[2] Caps and goals correct as of 13 June 2022.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Tommy Songo (1995-04-20) 20 April 1995 (age 27) 17 0 LISCR
1GK Junior Yeanaye (2004-12-19) 19 December 2004 (age 17) 2 0 Nimba Kwado
1GK Derrick Julu (2002-05-13) 13 May 2002 (age 20) 1 0 Watanga
2DF Oscar Dorley (1998-07-19) 19 July 1998 (age 24) 27 1 Slavia Prague
2DF Sampson Dweh (2001-10-10) 10 October 2001 (age 21) 12 0 LPRC Oilers
2DF Prince Balde (1998-03-23) 23 March 1998 (age 24) 10 0 Drita
2DF Ben Benaiah (1992-12-06) 6 December 1992 (age 29) 5 0 LPRC Oilers
2DF Mark Pabai (2000-09-30) 30 September 2000 (age 22) 4 0 SPAL
2DF Jamal Arago (1993-08-28) 28 August 1993 (age 29) 3 0 Sabail
2DF Eugene Dennis (1996-11-16) 16 November 1996 (age 25) 1 0 Ishøj
3MF Marcus Macauley (1991-10-27) 27 October 1991 (age 31) 20 5 Al-Jeel
3MF Allen Njie (1999-07-26) 26 July 1999 (age 23) 19 0 Aarau
3MF Seth Hellberg (1995-08-19) 19 August 1995 (age 27) 9 0 Brage
3MF Brem Soumaoro (1996-08-08) 8 August 1996 (age 26) 8 0 PAEEK
3MF Justin Salmon (1999-01-25) 25 January 1999 (age 23) 5 0 Degerfors
3MF Frank Allison (2004-06-25) 25 June 2004 (age 18) 2 0 Freeport
3MF Julius Nyanamah (2004-12-21) 21 December 2004 (age 17) 0 0 Nimba Kwado
4FW Kpah Sherman (1992-02-03) 3 February 1992 (age 30) 17 3 Terengganu
4FW Moussa Sanoh (1995-07-20) 20 July 1995 (age 27) 6 0 Mioveni
4FW Divine Teah (2005-04-19) 19 April 2005 (age 17) 2 1 Free agent
4FW Joachim Adukor (1993-05-02) 2 May 1993 (age 29) 1 0 Aktobe
4FW Molley Karpeh (1994-12-24) 24 December 1994 (age 27) 1 0 Syracuse Pulse
4FW Patrick Dweh (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 19) 0 0 Freeport

Recent call-ups


The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Allenton Sembeh (1994-10-17) 17 October 1994 (age 28) 1 0 Bea Mountain v.  Burundi, 29 March 2022
GK Boison Wynney (1996-12-27) 27 December 1996 (age 25) 3 0 Someșul Dej v.  Central African Republic; 16 November 2021
GK Ashley Williams (2000-10-30) 30 October 2000 (age 22) 13 0 Linense v.  Cape Verde; 10 October 2021
GK Morlik Keita (1994-09-03) 3 September 1994 (age 28) 1 0 Mighty Barolle v.  Cape Verde; 10 October 2021
DF Joel Johnson (1992-09-20) 20 September 1992 (age 30) 8 0 Hartford Athletic v.  Burundi, 29 March 2022
DF Emmanuel Reyah (2001-06-02) 2 June 2001 (age 21) 1 0 Muscat v.  Burundi, 29 March 2022
DF Alvin Maccornell (1993-01-13) 13 January 1993 (age 29) 19 0 Watanga v.  Central African Republic; 16 November 2021
DF Carlos Williams (1990-06-26) 26 June 1990 (age 32) 3 0 Watanga v.  Central African Republic; 16 November 2021
DF Teah Dennis Jr. (1992-05-07) 7 May 1992 (age 30) 38 1 Monrovia Club Breweries v.  Cape Verde; 10 October 2021
DF Jeremy Saygbe (2001-06-01) 1 June 2001 (age 21) 9 0 LISCR v.  Cape Verde; 10 October 2021
DF Daniel Paye (2000-07-10) 10 July 2000 (age 22) 2 0 Jammerbugt v.  Central African Republic; 6 September 2021
MF Mohammed Sangaré (1998-12-28) 28 December 1998 (age 23) 7 1 Newcastle United v.  Burundi, 29 March 2022
MF Abu Kamara (1997-04-01) 1 April 1997 (age 25) 5 0 Kuching City v.  Central African Republic; 16 November 2021
MF Terrence Tisdell (1998-03-16) 16 March 1998 (age 24) 11 1 Kocaelispor v.  Cape Verde; 10 October 2021
MF Frederick Dennis (2003-05-02) 2 May 2003 (age 19) 1 0 Fassell v.  Cape Verde; 10 October 2021
MF Patrick Weah (2003-12-15) 15 December 2003 (age 18) 0 0 Sacramento Republic v.  Cape Verde; 10 October 2021
MF David Tweh (1998-12-25) 25 December 1998 (age 23) 8 0 Hapoel Nof HaGalil v.  Central African Republic; 6 September 2021
FW Peter Wilson (1996-10-09) 9 October 1996 (age 26) 9 2 Olympiakos Nicosia v.  Burundi, 29 March 2022
FW Ayouba Kosiah (2001-07-22) 22 July 2001 (age 21) 5 0 NAC Breda v.  Burundi, 29 March 2022
FW Cherif Diallo (1997-01-10) 10 January 1997 (age 25) 2 0 Derthona v.  Burundi, 29 March 2022
FW Prince Zawoh (2000-04-17) 17 April 2000 (age 22) 0 0 Nimba United v.  Burundi, 29 March 2022
FW Sylvanus Nimely (1998-09-04) 4 September 1998 (age 24) 12 0 Ilves v.  Central African Republic; 16 November 2021
FW Van-Dave Harmon (1995-09-22) 22 September 1995 (age 27) 7 1 Laçi v.  Central African Republic; 16 November 2021
FW Joseph Quiah (2005-10-29) 29 October 2005 (age 17) 1 0 LISCR v.  Egypt; 30 September 2021

Records


As of 13 June 2022[3]
Players in bold are still active with Liberia.

Competitive record



FIFA World Cup record


FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 Did not enter Declined participation
1934
1938
1950
1954
1958
1962
1966
1970
1974
1978
1982 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 0 1
1986 2 0 0 2 0 4
1990 8 3 3 2 4 3
1994 Withdrew during qualifying Withdrew during qualifying
1998 Did not qualify 8 2 1 5 7 12
2002 10 6 1 3 11 2
2006 12 2 1 9 6 29
2010 6 0 3 3 4 12
2014 6 1 1 4 3 9
2018 4 1 1 2 4 6
2022 8305710
2026 To be determined To be determined
Total — 0/22 – – – – – – 66 18 12 36 46 88

Africa Cup of Nations record


Main article: Liberia at the Africa Cup of Nations
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances: 2
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
1957Not affiliated to CAF
1959
1962
1963 Did not enter
1965
1968 Did not qualify
1970 Did not enter
1972
1974
1976 Did not qualify
1978 Did not enter
1980
1982 Did not qualify
1984 Withdrew
1986 Did not qualify
1988
1990
1992 Withdrew
1994 Did not qualify
1996 Group stage 13th 2 1 0 1 2 3
1998 Did not qualify
2000
2002 Group stage 9th 3 0 2 1 3 4
2004 Did not qualify
2006
2008
2010
2012
2013
2015
2017
2019
2021
2023 To be determined
2025
Total Group stage 2/33 5 1 2 2 5 7

Achievements


West African Nations Cup :
CEDEAO Cup :

Notes


  1. Nagbe retired from international duty in 2001 but later played two farewell matches in 2011.
  2. Weah retired from international duty in 2002 but later played a farewell match in 2018.
  3. Debbah retired from international duty in 2004 but later played a farewell match in 2018.

References


  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  2. "Liberia v Morocco: Butler Hosts First Training". Liberia Football Association. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  3. Mamrud, Roberto. "Liberia - Record International Players". RSSSF.


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