Monrovia, Liberia – The Lone Star of Liberia go face Sao Tome and Principe today, March 24, for a crucial World Cup qualifying match at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. Disappointed by a recent 1-0 loss to Tunisia, Liberia need to secure a win to stay alive in Group H.
Interim coach Thomas Kojo knows say dis match na must-win after dem lost to Tunisia on March 19. Dat loss put Liberia third in Group H, and any points against Sao Tome and Principe, wey dey last in the group, go boost Liberia’s chances of moving forward in the qualifiers.
Last year, Liberia have a poor showing in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), finishing at the bottom of Group E with just 4 points from 6 matches. This marked ten years wey dem no fit qualify for AFCON, with their last appearance coming in 2002. Now, all eyes are on the World Cup qualifiers.
Sao Tome and Principe haven’t won any match in the qualifiers so far, including a recent 2-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea. Dis team don struggle defensively, and Liberia go need to take advantage of their weaknesses. Despite failing to score in their last game, Kwame Karikari and his teammates must be sharper today.
Dis go be the second time wey dem go meet Sao Tome and Principe for the qualifiers. The first leg saw Liberia win 1-0 away, and dem go look to repeat dat success at home. Kojo go count on players like Farkarlun and other key stars to deliver for the home fans.
“Today’s game is important for our future,” Kojo talk during pre-match press conference. “We have to take our chances and show the world say we get what e take to qualify for the World Cup.”
With the match expected to be tightly contested, fans dey hope say Liberia go pull through. Dem don support the team throughout the qualifiers, and today is a chance to lift spirits and rekindle hopes of World Cup qualification.
