Africa-Press – Liberia. Liberian-American trailblazer Mollyn Duwelee Giselle Jarbo has been appointed as President of World Girls Football Club (WGFC).
The appointment, announced Monday, signals a significant effort to revive and professionalize a club that has long served as a platform for aspiring female athletes but has faced structural and financial challenges in recent years. Jarbo’s arrival is being widely celebrated across Liberia’s sports community as a turning point for women’s football development.
“World Girls Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Madam Mollyn Giselle Jarbo as the new President of the club,” the organization said in a statement. “She brings a wealth of experience in leadership, advocacy, and community engagement to her new role.”
Founded nearly two decades ago, WGFC has been a fixture in Liberian women’s football. The club recently completed a dominant 2023/2024 season in the LFA Lower Women’s League, finishing as champions with 21 wins, one draw, and only one defeat from 23 matches. The team also reached the final of the Orange Cup, sparking optimism about a new era for the club.
While success on the field has been promising, the club’s board believed that the next step required experienced leadership to ensure long-term sustainability, community impact, and player development. Jarbo’s appointment was described as a strategic move to combine sporting success with structured administration.
“Her leadership will focus on enhancing the club’s performance, expanding its community outreach, and creating sustainable pathways for young female athletes to pursue their dreams in football,” the statement continued.
Mollyn Jarbo is no stranger to leadership and transformation. Although she rose to international prominence through beauty pageants—holding titles such as Miss Liberia USA and Miss UN Earth—her foundation was built in competitive athletics.
Growing up in the United States, Jarbo excelled in track and field, becoming a state champion and the first Black female pole vaulter in Pennsylvania. Her performance earned her a college scholarship, where she studied Behavioral Science and Clinical Psychology. An injury ended her Olympic ambitions, but she pivoted toward public service and aviation, becoming the youngest terminal operations manager at the Liberia Airport Authority.
Jarbo also holds professional certifications in aviation and epidemiology and has consistently used her platform to advocate for youth empowerment, education, and mental health.
As President of WGFC, Jarbo plans to transform the club into a model institution that supports both athletic and personal development for its players. Her focus includes professionalizing the club’s operations, investing in infrastructure, and forming partnerships with educational and vocational institutions.
“Football is more than a game. It’s a tool for transformation, and we’re using it to shape futures,” Jarbo said during her introductory meeting with club officials.
She emphasized that while football offers opportunities, it is also a short-term career path for many. Therefore, her leadership will integrate life-skills training, mentorship, and educational support into the club’s development framework.
“We want every girl who passes through this club to leave with confidence, education, and options for their future,” she said.
Women’s football in Liberia has long struggled with limited funding, inadequate facilities, and insufficient public attention. Jarbo’s appointment is being hailed as a potential game-changer, bringing a renewed spotlight to female athletes and their potential to lead on and off the field.
Already, Jarbo has initiated consultations to revamp WGFC’s youth recruitment strategy, with a focus on scouting talent from underserved counties. Her long-term vision includes positioning WGFC as a flagship club not only in Liberia but across West Africa.
“This is not just about winning games,” she said. “It’s about changing the narrative. These girls deserve more support, more opportunity, and more respect.”
As WGFC prepares for the upcoming season in the Liberia Football Association’s Upper Women’s Division, expectations are high. The club has already begun attracting fan interest and is exploring new sponsorship opportunities. Under Jarbo’s leadership, many believe WGFC could become a national symbol of ambition, empowerment, and progress.
“WGFC is not just a football club,” Jarbo stated. “It’s a platform. It’s where dreams begin and where futures are built.”
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