Africa-Press – Liberia. The debutants are eager to prove they belong among Africa’s Competitive Clubs. Their first hurdle is no easy task.
A new chapter in Liberian Football will be written this Sunday, September 21 when Black Man Warriors make their long-awaited debut in continental competition.
The Liberian Outfit will face Coton Sport of Benin in the first round, first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia.
For the Warriors, this is not just another game it is a statement moment.
The debutants are eager to prove they belong among Africa’s Competitive Clubs. Their first hurdle is no easy task.
Cotton Sport arrive with equal ambition, determined to snatch a positive result away from home before hosting the return leg in a week’s time.
Coach Sam Chebli and his squad have spent the last weeks sharpening fitness and tactics, with the players keenly aware of the historic weight on their shoulders.
A win at the SKD would not only boost their confidence but also send a message that Liberian Football remains competitive on the continental stage.
But while anticipation builds for Sunday’s clash, history offers a reminder of past duels between Liberian and Beninoise Clubs.
In 1999, LPRC Oilers faced Mogas 90, in a tie remembered as much for its goalkeeper controversy as for the result.
Back then, Oilers held Mogas to a goalless draw away before sealing a 1-0 win at home. That victory remains one of Liberia’s rare moments of triumph against Benin opposition.
For Black Man Warriors, the lesson is clear: history cannot play the game. It is their time to write a new story.
With home support behind them, the Warriors are determined to make the most of their first continental outing and carry an advantage into the second leg.
Beyond Coton Sport, Sunday’s clash represents something bigger the chance for Liberia’s newest representatives to prove that youth, ambition, and resilience can light the way forward for the nation’s football.
As kickoff approaches, fans will be hoping the Warriors seize their moment and begin their CAF Journey with pride.
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