Published: October 24, 2025
MONROVIA — The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has announced that an independent agency will manage the implementation of its new anti-doping program when it officially takes effect during the 2025–26 league season, marking a significant step toward aligning Liberian football with global sports integrity standards.
While the name of the firm has not yet been disclosed, the LFA said the testing process will be carried out under strict confidentiality, with any violations handled in accordance with its disciplinary code.
The decision was approved last week by the LFA Executive Committee, which resolved to introduce random anti-doping tests for both players and referees during its meeting held on Thursday, Oct. 16. The measure, the association said, underscores its commitment to protecting the integrity of the game.
“The LFA’s anti-doping framework represents a new era of accountability in Liberian football,” the statement read, emphasizing that the initiative is designed to ensure fair play and athlete welfare.
According to the association, the new regulation will align fully with international anti-doping protocols, including unannounced testing for performance-enhancing and prohibited substances. Match officials will also be subject to random breathalyzer screenings, in line with FIFA and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines.
Players across all divisions will be eligible for random tests as part of the LFA’s zero-tolerance policy on performance-enhancing drugs and banned substances.
The LFA said it will also intensify education and prevention programs for clubs, coaches, and players, adding that awareness and compliance remain critical pillars of its anti-doping strategy.
“Our focus is not only on enforcement but on building a culture of clean competition,” the statement added. “Every player deserves the chance to compete on a level playing field.”
Anti-doping refers to the global framework to prevent the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Administered by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the system promotes clean, fair, and healthy competition by detecting, deterring, and punishing doping offenses.
The LFA said it views the upcoming reforms as essential to modernizing Liberian football governance and restoring public trust in the integrity of the national leagues.
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