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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>With Liberia\u2019s football elections back on track, the LFA Elections Committee has set May 15 as the new date\u2014but candidates now face a tight five-day window to secure their place on the ballot.<\/p>\n

In a formal statement issued late Monday, April 13, Meo D. Beyan confirmed that the elections will be held in Paynesville City, Montserrado County, following the lifting of a court injunction that had stalled the process.<\/p>\n

Prospective candidates have until 5 p.m. on April 17 to submit their applications and fees to the LFA Secretariat in Congo Town, a deadline the Elections Committee says will be strictly enforced.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the delay occasioned by the recent court process, all potential candidates are required to strictly adhere to these new dates,\u201d Beyan said. \u201cApplications filed after the deadline will not be accepted.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the submission phase, the committee will begin vetting candidates from April 18 to April 30, assessing eligibility based on the LFA\u2019s 2018 Approved Statutes and the March 8, 2026 guidelines\u2014rules that have been at the center of a legal dispute between incumbent LFA President Mustapha I. Raji and challenger Cassell Kuoh.<\/p>\n

The Official Candidates List is expected to be published on April 30, determining which aspirants qualify to contest the election.<\/p>\n

The Liberia Football Association has also notified FIFA of the court\u2019s decision and the resumption of the electoral process. FIFA has acknowledged the update and indicated it will \u201cremain engaged\u201d and \u201cclosely monitor every step\u201d to ensure compliance with international statutes.<\/p>\n

The international body\u2019s involvement reflects the high stakes, as further legal challenges could trigger intervention measures, including the appointment of a normalization committee or even a suspension of Liberia from international football.<\/p>\n

While the revised timeline allows the LFA to maintain momentum following the court ruling, it leaves little room for delay as candidates scramble to meet the deadline.<\/p>\n

With just days remaining before applications close, attention has turned to whether Kuoh will formally enter the race following his recent court victory, and whether additional challengers will emerge to contest Raji\u2019s bid for a third term.<\/p>\n

The coming days are expected to shape the field in what is set to be a pivotal election for the future of football in Liberia.<\/p>\n

Official 2026 Election Timetable<\/b><\/p>\n

April 13\u201317: Application Window (Closes April 17, 5:00 PM)<\/p>\n

April 18\u201330: Vetting & Candidate Verification Process<\/p>\n

April 30: Publication of Final Official Candidates List<\/p>\n

May 15: ELECTIVE CONGRESS (Paynesville City)<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Liberia<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Liberia. With Liberia\u2019s football elections back on track, the LFA Elections Committee has set May 15 as the new date\u2014but candidates now face a tight five-day window to secure their place on the ballot. In a formal statement issued late Monday, April 13, Meo D. 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