Monrovia –The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has officially presented a US$20,000 championship cash prize to Determine Girls Football Club for Winning the 2024/25 LFA Upper Women’s Division League.
By: Christopher C. Walker 0777898224/0886723075 [email protected]
The Club President Madam Grace Weah accepted the symbolic check on behalf of the team, which recently clinched its latest league title.
The2024/2025 championship also marks the club’s fifth consecutive year earning the right to represent Liberia at the WAFU A CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers.
“This is a proud moment for the club and for women’s football in Liberia,” Madam Weah said. “We are grateful to the LFA for the continued support and recognition of our efforts on the pitch.”
The US$20,000 prize marks the second consecutive year the LFA has awarded such amount to the women’s league champions, signaling a significant commitment to elevating the profile of women’s football in the country.
Just a few years ago, the league winner received L550,000 (approximatelyUS2,750). This amount increased to US$10,000 in 2022 before being doubled in 2024.
“This is part of our broader goal to enhance competitiveness and support the growth of women’s football in Liberia,” the LFA Secretariat noted during the presentation.
Determine Girls: A Dynasty in the Making
Determine Girls have solidified their position as a dominant force in Liberian women’s football, securing multiple league titles and consistently representing the nation on the continental stage.
Their sustained success continues to inspire young girls across the country to pursue professional football.
The newly awarded prize money is expected to bolster the team’s preparations for their upcoming international campaign, covering costs such as travel, logistics, and squad strengthening.
As the champions of the Upper Women’s Division, Determine Girls will now turn their focus to the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU A Qualifiers, where they aim to leverage past experiences for a deeper run in the tournament.
“We are proud of what Determine Girls have achieved. We believe in supporting champions and lifting the standard of women’s football across all counties,” said LFA Secretary General Emmett Crayton , reaffirming the association’s commitment to supporting participating clubs both technically and financially.
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