# Liberian football development and AFCON preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/liberian-football-development-and-afcon-preparations > Updated: 2026-09-14T11:06:52.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Liberian football officials and players have made several developments regarding the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Initially, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appointed four Liberian match officials to oversee the Sudan vs. Ethiopia qualifying match, while Liberia Football Association First Vice President Prof. Sekou W. Konneh was designated as match commissioner for the Ghana vs. Gambia fixture. Following these appointments, national team coach Mohammed Adil Erradi announced a 24-man squad for Liberia’s upcoming qualifiers against Rwanda and Mali. The roster includes returning players such as Sylvanus Nimely and Mohammed Sangare, alongside first-time call-up Franklin Nyenetue. To support the national team, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has proposed increasing player appearance fees and winning bonuses from US$1,000 to US$2,500. While a recent fundraising event in Monrovia secured approximately US$3 million toward a US$10 million goal, the Bea Mountain Mining Corporation has committed to building two football academies to assist in grassroots talent development. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Liberia national football team names squad for AFCON qualifiers Liberia coach Mohammed Adil Erradi named a 24-man squad for AFCON qualifiers, while President Boakai announced increased player bonuses and called for long-term investment in national football development. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liberia-national-football-team-names-squad-for-afcon-qualifiers ### 2026-09-06: Liberian officials and Sierra Leone cricket squad make continental announcements Liberian officials have been appointed to CAF AFCON qualifying matches, while Sierra Leone named its squad for its ILT20 Africa Continental Cup cricket debut. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liberian-officials-and-sierra-leone-cricket-squad-make-continental-announcements --- Cite as: Liberian football development and AFCON preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/liberian-football-development-and-afcon-preparations