Liberian international striker Kpah Sherman is now officially a free agent following the abrupt withdrawal of Sri Pahang FC from the 2025 Malaysia Super League, a decision that has sent shockwaves across the Southeast Asian football scene.
The club’s exit from the league stems from a dramatic halt in funding by the Pahang royal family, Sri Pahang FC’s principal financial backers. According to a source within Malaysian football who spoke to FrontPage Africa, the royal family’s decision to pull financial support left the club unable to sustain its operations.
“The decision to withdraw was made after the royal family decided to stop funding the team. The financial burden became too high without their backing,” the source confirmed.
As a result, all player contracts were terminated, including Sherman’s.
Sherman, who joined the Malaysian side in early 2023, leaves after a productive two-and-a-half-season stint. In 55 appearances, he netted 25 goals and provided 10 assists, solidifying his place as a key figure in the squad’s attack and earning recognition as one of the most consistent African players in the region.
His release is a consequence of the club’s financial collapse, not his on-field performance.
Now a free agent, the 29-year-old Liberian forward is drawing attention from several clubs across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Sources close to the player say a decision on his next destination is likely to be made before the current international transfer window closes.
“He’s one of the most experienced and professional foreign players to have played in Malaysia,” a Malaysian league insider told FrontPage Africa, expressing confidence that Sherman will not be without a team for long.
While Sherman’s club career continues to flourish, his status with Liberia’s national team, the Lone Star, remains uncertain. The forward has not featured in the national squad for over a year, reportedly due to unresolved issues with the coaching staff or officials at the Liberia Football Association (LFA). The LFA has not issued any public comment regarding his exclusion.
Despite his absence, many Liberian fans still see Sherman as a valuable asset to the national setup, particularly as a potential mentor for emerging strikers.
The collapse of Sri Pahang FC is being viewed as a significant blow to Malaysian football, highlighting the fragility of clubs reliant on royal or private funding. Critics are raising concerns about the league’s lack of financial sustainability and the growing pattern of instability.
Founded in 1959, Sri Pahang FC is one of Malaysia’s oldest and most historic clubs. The sudden disbanding of the team has left players, staff, and fans in disarray and raised questions about the future of similar privately backed clubs in the region.
For Sherman, this unexpected development marks the end of a significant chapter in a career that has spanned South Africa, Tanzania, and Malaysia, and opens the door to yet another promising opportunity.
