{"id":83521,"date":"2025-10-29T15:06:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/floodlights-restoration-completes-500000-skd-project"},"modified":"2025-10-29T15:24:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:24:26","slug":"floodlights-restoration-completes-500000-skd-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/floodlights-restoration-completes-500000-skd-project","title":{"rendered":"Floodlights Restoration Completes $500,000 SKD Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>The Ministry of Youth and Sports has completed the long-awaited floodlights restoration project at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex, a development valued at approximately US$500,000 signaling the long-awaited return of night football at the stadium.<\/p>\n<p>After several years of darkness at the nation\u2019s only CAF-approved stadium, the project\u2019s completion marks a major milestone in the government\u2019s effort to revitalize sports infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Ministry, the new lighting system was fully installed and tested on Sunday, October 26, 2025, allowing for evening matches for the first time over two years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe floodlights are 100 percent done,\u201d confirmed Deputy Minister for Sports, G. Andy Quamie, in a telephone interview. \u201cThey are about 1,200 lux in brightness and, if properly maintained, could last between 15 and 20 years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The upgraded lighting now meets international standards, paving the way for National County Sports Meet games, LFA league night matches, and potentially CAF and FIFA-sanctioned fixtures to be hosted under the lights at the SKD.<\/p>\n<p>In a separate conversation, Minister of Youth and Sports, Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu, disclosed that the entire floodlights restoration project cost around US$500,000.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a major step toward improving sports facilities in Liberia,\u201d Minister Bangalu noted. \u201cWe want to ensure that our athletes and fans enjoy world-class experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He, however, clarified that the ongoing painting and renovation work at the stadium has not yet been fully costed, as the project remains incomplete.<\/p>\n<p>Images of the illuminated SKD quickly went viral on social media last week , sparking excitement among Liberians eager to see the return of nighttime football. Many described the development as a \u201cnew dawn\u201d for sports in Liberia.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, some citizens have called for a more ambitious approach urging the government to invest in building a new modern stadium rather than continuously refurbishing the decades-old SKD.<\/p>\n<p>Despite differing opinions, the SKD remains a vital national asset, currently serving as the home ground for both Liberia and neighboring Sierra Leone, as both countries navigate CAF stadium compliance challenges.<\/p>\n<p>With the floodlights now restored, the SKD is once again ready to host major football events under the bright lights a symbolic step forward for Liberian sports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Liberia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. The Ministry of Youth and Sports has completed the long-awaited floodlights restoration project at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex, a development valued at approximately US$500,000 signaling the long-awaited return of night football at the stadium. 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