SCHIEFFLIN, Margibi County – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has officially broken ground for the construction of a 20×40-meter mini football pitch at the Edward Beyan Kesselly (EBK) Military Barracks as part of its effort to strengthen grassroots football development under the FIFA Arena Project.
By Christopher Walker
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday, April 17, at the EBK Barracks, home to the Linda Thomas-Greenfield Preparatory School, which serves over 400 students from the barracks and surrounding communities. The new facility is expected to offer a safe, inclusive space for young boys and girls to hone their football skills.
LFA President Mustapha I. Raji hailed the collaboration with the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and expressed appreciation to the Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Davidson F. Forleh, for supporting the initiative.
“Today marks the beginning of a new pitch for youths and adults—a 7-a-side pitch that represents the first step in development,” Raji said. “We will expand from here by adding lighting and, eventually, moving toward a full-size pitch.”
Raji also commended the AFL for its continued support of football development, noting its previous contributions, including the provision of the Blue Field in the PHP Community and assigning AFL officer Joseph Tweh as Deputy Safety and Security Officer for the LFA.
Brigadier General Forleh welcomed the initiative and assured the LFA of the AFL’s full support throughout the construction and maintenance phases of the project. He emphasized the importance of community collaboration and the long-term value such a facility will bring to the youth in and around the EBK Barracks.
The mini-pitch at EBK Barracks is part of the pilot phase of FIFA’s Arena Project, which focuses on growing the game at the grassroots level and ensuring access to modern playing facilities across Liberia.
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