Monrovia – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has suspended two staff members and launched a full investigation after video footage surfaced early Friday, December 5, showing LISCR FC secretly training at the George Weah Technical Center in Careysburg.
By: Christopher C. Walker (0777898224/0886723075 | [email protected]
The facility has been officially closed to all clubs since 2024.
The incident sparked widespread concern, leading to local resident protests and urgent inquiries into how the club gained unauthorized access to the restricted national facility.
LFA Staff Suspended
Following an internal review, the LFA announced the immediate suspension of. Joseph Somah, Facility Manager,Sebastian Collins, Administrative Assistant to the president of the LFA.
Both individuals have been suspended for one month for breaching organizational policy by allowing access to a center under strict closure.
The LFA emphasized that the Technical Center remains completely off-limits due to ongoing maintenance, and “no team or external group is authorized to use it under any circumstance,” according to the statement.
Residents Protest Viral Videos
The situation escalated Friday morning when Careysburg residents staged a protest at the George Weah Technical Center after watching viral videos showing LISCR FC entering the facility for training.
Protesters accused the LFA of double standards and demanded accountability, questioning why the facility closed to the public, clubs, and league matches since 2024 was being used behind closed doors.
Residents expressed shock at seeing the LISCR FC team bus, players, and technical staff entering the compound despite the FA’s long-standing ban.
Footage Confirms Secret Training
Videos circulating on social media clearly show:
The LISCR FC team bus entering the Technical Center.
Players and staff disembarking and heading toward the pitch.
A training session is underway despite the closure order.
LFA Reaffirms Zero Tolerance
In its statement, the LFA stressed its commitment to protecting the integrity of its facilities and enforcing its rules without exception.
“The LFA remains committed to the fair and consistent application of its rules to maintain the integrity of its operational standards,” the Association stated.
The football body has yet to comment publicly on LISCR FC’s role in the matter but confirmed that the investigation’s results will determine the next course of action for the club.
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