Africa-Press – Liberia. The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has officially rejected a petition from Jubilee FC requesting an Extraordinary Congress to amend the association’s statutes, citing significant breaches of legal frameworks and a failure to meet the required threshold of support.
In a formal communication dated January 2, 2026, addressed to Jubilee FC President James K. Nimene, the LFA stated that the petition failed to satisfy the conditions set out under Article 36.1 of the LFA Statutes.
Under the statutes, an Extraordinary Congress can only be convened at the written request of more than 50% of the delegates or when deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
The LFA maintains that Jubilee FC’s submission fell far short of this mark.
Provisional Status and Invalid Signatories
The LFA further clarified that Jubilee FC is currently participating in the First Division League as a provisional member, pending a final determination by the Club Licensing Board following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Consequently, the club’s authority to spearhead congress related matters remains restricted.
A major blow to the petition’s validity was the discovery of “ineligible” signatories. The LFA disclosed that five clubs listed Gedeh FC, SUSA, Golden Dreams, Wein Town FC, and Liberia Falconet FC are not admitted into the Congress, a violation of Article 35.2(j).
Furthermore, the LFA revealed that only five clubs provided valid, full backing for the proposal: Shaita Angels FC, Determine Girls FC, FC Fassell, Kneeling Warriors, and Senior Female Professional FC. This is a negligible fraction of the “more than 50%” required for such a move.
‘Internal Sabotage’ and Forgery Allegations
The petition’s credibility was further eroded as several clubs formally wrote to the LFA to distance themselves from the document. Borough FC, World Girls, Real Muja, and Margibi FC all reportedly denied supporting the call for a congress.
But report say Borough FC did not withdraw their signature but had conversation on doing so but didn’t officially communicate with the LFA.
The LFA also flagged procedural irregularities involving the Beach Soccer Coordinator, who allegedly signed the petition without authorization.
Representatives from Beach Soccer clarified to the LFA that the coordinator was never mandated to act on their behalf.
“All formal submissions must be endorsed by a club’s President or Secretary General,” the LFA emphasized, noting that several signatories failed to indicate their official positions.
The Background: The ‘Fassell’ Factor
The controversy surrounding the December 29 petition is rooted in a high-stakes move to amend Article 45.4 of the LFA Statutes. That specific provision bars individuals convicted of criminal offenses from contesting elected positions within the football house.
At the center of the storm is a push by a faction of stakeholders for the Chief Executive Officer of FC Fassell Anthony Cassell Kouh to contest the LFA presidency.
His potential candidacy has ignited a firestorm of debate following his conviction by a United States court for fraud-related offenses, for which he served a seven-year prison sentence.
The LFA’s rejection of the petition effectively stalls for now the efforts to clear a legal path for his candidacy.
Moving Forward
Despite the rejection, LFA General Secretary Emmett Crayton indicated that the association remains open to future engagement, provided it aligns with the law.
“I look forward to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to strengthen our football,”
Crayton stated. The communication was copied to LFA President Mustapha Raji and the Executive Committee.
As of press time, Jubilee FC leadership could not be reached for comment. It remains unclear whether the club will challenge the LFA’s findings or attempt to gather a fresh, valid round of signatures.
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