{"id":85465,"date":"2025-12-08T16:05:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/lfa-needs-fresh-vision-not-third-raji-term-says-glassco"},"modified":"2025-12-08T16:30:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:30:48","slug":"lfa-needs-fresh-vision-not-third-raji-term-says-glassco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/lfa-needs-fresh-vision-not-third-raji-term-says-glassco","title":{"rendered":"LFA Needs Fresh Vision Not Third Raji Term Says Glassco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Emmett Stages Glassco, President of Senior Female Football Professional Football club, has ignited a major debate over the future of football leadership in Liberia, cautioning strongly against a potential third-term bid by Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji.<\/p>\n<p>While the LFA Statutes do not explicitly prohibit Raji from contesting again, Glassco argues that the core issue is not simply legality, but whether Liberian football can achieve necessary growth under the current leadership.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018After Two Terms, It\u2019s Time for Something New\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Glassco asserts that Liberian football requires fresh ideas, a broader vision, and renewed energy to move forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf someone has had two terms to share their vision and we are still not seeing the progress we want, it might be time to try something new,\u201d Glassco told FrontPage Africa.<\/p>\n<p>He warned that prolonged leadership risks stagnation, complacency, and an over-reliance on a single individual within any organization.<\/p>\n<p>Glassco alleged that Liberia continues to struggle under Raji which he believes demonstrate the need for new, dynamic leadership:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLiberian football needs new energy and new strategies if we want to compete with the rest of Africa,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n<p><b>Long-Term Leadership Can Weaken Accountability<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Glassco further warned that allowing any LFA president to remain in office for too long could undermine the association\u2019s integrity and governance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen a single person stays in power for an extended time, it can lead to dependency and weaken accountability,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that periodic leadership change promotes fairness, transparency, and the healthy exchange of ideas, which are essential qualities for robust sports governance.<\/p>\n<p><b>Setting a Dangerous Precedent<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Glassco cautioned that a third-term bid could establish a troubling example for future football leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we let one president stretch their time in office, it could undermine transparency and accountability,\u201d he said, adding that sports organizations must uphold democratic values to avoid unhealthy power consolidation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Football Belongs to the Community<\/b><\/p>\n<p>He stressed that football is a shared national asset, and leadership must be reflective of the voices of club owners, coaches, former players, fans, and key stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo single person should dominate an area that relies on teamwork,\u201d Glassco added.<\/p>\n<p>Acknowledging Efforts, Demanding Change<\/p>\n<p>While Glassco acknowledged President Raji\u2019s contributions, he insisted that great leadership includes knowing when to step aside.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLegacy also means understanding when to hand over the reins,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He concluded that the key question Liberia must face is not about Raji\u2019s personal effort, but whether the sport can sustainably grow under the same leadership structure.<\/p>\n<p>Glassco ended his statement by urging a shift in direction ahead of the next LFA elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow is the time for change. Liberia\u2019s football deserves new ideas and dynamic leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Raji Responds<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When contacted for a response to Glassco\u2019s comments, LFA President Mustapha Raji said the matter will be addressed during his official consultations with football stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I\u2019m having the stakeholders\u2019 engagement, let those questions be asked and I will respond,\u201d Raji said.<\/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. Emmett Stages Glassco, President of Senior Female Football Professional Football club, has ignited a major debate over the future of football leadership in Liberia, cautioning strongly against a potential third-term bid by Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji. 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