Monrovia – The stage is set for one of Liberia’s premier sporting events as the 2025/2026 National High School Kickball and Football Championship officially kicks off on Tuesday, March 24 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia.
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The four-day tournament, organized by National High School Sports, brings together regional champions from across the country’s five sporting zones.
The event marks the final phase of a nationwide initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academic excellence and athletic development.
Opening Day Fixtures
The competition is expected to start with high energy. In the kickball category, Lofa County’s Voinjama Multilateral High School will face Montserrado’s St. Samuel High School at 1:00 PM.
This will be followed at 2:15 PM by a clash between Bong County’s Sumo Muye Memorial Institute and Sinoe’s St. Paul Episcopal Parish High School.
Football fans will not be left out, as the afternoon session transitions to the pitch. Free Pentecostal Global Mission High School of Foya will square off against G.W. Gibson High School of Montserrado at 3:30 PM.
The day’s action concludes at 4:45 PM when Grand Bassa’s Open Bible Mission High School takes on St. Paul Episcopal Parish High School.
The group stage continues Wednesday, leading into the semi-finals on Thursday.
The tournament will reach its climax on Friday, March 27, with the grand finals for both kickball and football.
Presidential Grace and Incentives
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is expected to grace the occasion, performing the ceremonial kick-off and later presenting trophies to the winners.
Organizers have confirmed that all participating schools earned their spots through rigorous county and regional qualifiers.
To facilitate the tournament, National High School Sports is providing comprehensive support, including transportation, accommodation, and feeding for all traveling delegations.
The stakes for this year’s championship are higher than ever with the Champions getting US$7,000, trophies, and medals while the
Runners-up will take home US$5,000.
The tournament MVP Award winner will be given US$1,000 plus additional corporate prizes.
Furthermore, the football champions will be awarded an international travel opportunity to compete in either Ghana or Nigeria.
A Legacy of Development
Since its inception in 2017, the National High School Championship has evolved into a vital platform for youth empowerment, engaging over 150 schools nationwide.
Beyond the pitch, the initiative has been credited with boosting school enrollment rates, particularly among female students in southeastern Liberia.
