Paynesville, Liberia – The spirit of Liberian football was rekindled on Thursday evening as the Lone Star delivered a resounding 3-1 victory over second-place Namibia in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier clash at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex.
After years of disappointing performances that left fans disillusioned, Liberia reminded the nation of its footballing potential with a commanding display against a strong Namibian side. The win not only boosted national morale but also kept Liberia’s World Cup dreams alive.
From the first whistle, the Lone Star pressed with intent, controlling the tempo and frustrating the visitors. A spirited home crowd roared with every attack, sensing a long-awaited revival. By the final whistle, the scoreboard read 3-1 in favor of Liberia – a result that sparked celebrations across the country.
Liberia, drawn in Group H of the African World Cup Qualifiers, now sits third with 14 points, just one point behind second-place Namibia (15 points). Tunisia tops the group with 22 points and has already booked its ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Group H:
1. Tunisia 🇹🇳 – 22 pts
2. Namibia 🇳🇦 – 15 pts
3. Liberia 🇱🇷 – 14 pts
4. Malawi 🇲🇼 – 10 pts
5. Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶 – 10 pts
6. São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹 – 0 pts
With one group match remaining, Liberia’s qualification hopes now hinge on their upcoming away fixture against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, October 13, 2025. A win could potentially send the Lone Star through to the 2026 World Cup, depending on Namibia’s result in their final match.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, but with confidence soaring and the nation once again rallying behind its team, Liberia may just have what it takes to make history.
