The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has successfully concluded a three-day beginner refereeing course for women aimed at strengthening female participation in football officiating across Liberia.
The training, which ended on Saturday, March 7, at the LFA headquarters in Congo Town, brought together 37 aspiring female referees from Montserrado, Grand Cape Mount, and Bong Counties.
The program focused on introducing participants to the fundamental rules of the game, match control, and physical preparation required for modern football officiating.
The initiative forms part of the LFA’s broader strategy to increase female representation in football, both on and off the pitch.
Speaking during the closing ceremony, LFA Third Vice President Jodie M. Reid-Seton congratulated the participants and encouraged them to embrace the challenges that come with officiating.
“When you step onto the pitch, you are not defined by gender but by your competence and confidence,” she told the participants.
Course instructor Stephen Kafi praised the dedication shown by the trainees, expressing confidence that many of them have the potential to develop into professional referees.
On behalf of the participants, Roseline G. Wesseh thanked the LFA for the opportunity, describing the program as an important step toward empowering women in football. Officials present at the closing ceremony included Abraham Fahnbulleh, General Secretary of the Liberia Football Referees Association (LIFRA), and Referee Committee member Alex Nagbo, who both commended the LFA for expanding referee training programs in the country.
