SPORTS || LFA To Kick-off Headquarters Project Worth US$1.4 million

Confirmation has been made in regards to the construction of a ultra-modern head office for Liberia’s local football house in Monrovia, Liberia. According the Liberia Football Association (LFA) the project is expected to begin anytime this year on Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Boulevard.

The LFA and CESAF signed a US$1.4 million contract on 29 January 2020 to build its headquarters. An architectural design by CESAF-Liberia Limited has been approved by the executive committee. The three-storey building comprises of a ground floor, where the entrance and a conference room will be. While the first and second floors will be dedicated to offices.

The building has been designed in total compliance with international regulations on \”demolition of architectural barriers\” with access to disabled people guaranteed in all rooms as well as adequate toilet facilities.

The administration of Mustangs Raji and CESAF manager Diego Pol signed the project, which should have lasted for 20 months but was brought to a hold due to the ongoing pandemic (Covid-19).

LFA Vice President Wilmot Smith, who was acting president, inspected preparatory works on November 19, 2020, which will pave the way for an elaborate ground breaking ceremony.

VP. Smith was met on arrival by CESAF site supervisor Philip Karanian of the Philippines, In March 2017, CESAF-Liberia participated in a tender for the design and construction of the LFA future headquarters with funds from FIFA.

CESAF, which won the bid over a month later, had to wait to formally sign the contract due to the LFA electoral process and funding procedures put in place by FIFA.

Credit: Liberia Sports Online