Mustapha Raji has been re-elected unopposed as president of the Liberia Football Association, securing a third four-year term that will keep him in office until 2030.
The decision was confirmed during the 30th Ordinary Congress of the LFA, held at the association’s headquarters in Congo Town on Friday, 15 May.
Raji’s unchallenged re-election extends a period of leadership that has been marked by what officials describe as a focus on structural reform and long-term development within Liberian football.
His second term in office was widely characterised by increased attention to infrastructure development, financial management systems and efforts to strengthen governance standards within the federation.
According to reports from the congress, the LFA under Raji also placed greater emphasis on improving transparency and accountability in the use of development funds, particularly those linked to partnerships with FIFA and CAF.
The association has also expanded investment in grassroots football, with youth leagues and women’s football programmes receiving increased financial support during his tenure.
This approach has been part of a wider strategy aimed at strengthening the long-term sustainability of football in Liberia, rather than focusing solely on elite competition.
The re-election process itself was uncontested, meaning Raji entered the vote without opposition and was confirmed for another mandate without a rival candidate standing against him.
His continued leadership is expected to maintain the current direction of reforms, with infrastructure development and youth football development likely to remain central priorities over the next four years.
Following the confirmation of his re-election, the Liberian football community also received a message of support from regional partners.
A statement from the Lesotho Football Association read:
“Congratulations to President Raji on this decisive mandate. We wish him continued success as he guides Liberian football toward even greater heights through 2030.”
The message reflects broader recognition across African football associations of Liberia’s ongoing development efforts under his leadership.
Across the continent, football governance has increasingly focused on improving administrative standards, enhancing youth development structures and strengthening financial oversight within national associations.
Raji’s administration has positioned itself within that wider continental shift, aligning its development agenda with support from global and regional football governing bodies.
As he begins his third term, attention will turn to whether the LFA can maintain momentum in infrastructure projects and further expand opportunities for young players and women’s football across Liberia.
The next phase of his presidency is expected to continue building on the reforms introduced during his previous terms, as Liberian football aims to strengthen both its domestic foundations and international competitiveness.
