TU, LFA Sign Agreement -Plan to Launch Football Coaching Diploma

HARPER – The William V. S. Tubman University (TU) and the Liberia Football Association (LFA) have formed a significant partnership to start Liberia’s first university-accredited diploma program in football coaching.

The agreement was officially signed July 25 in Monrovia by TU President Olu Q. Menjay, and LFA President Mr. Mustapha I. Raji.

According to a release, the partnership is aimed at connecting sports with higher education by providing a formal program in football coaching at TU, along with guidance from the LFA.

The goal is to train a new generation of certified coaches who have both academic knowledge and practical football skills.

According to the agreement, TU will include the course in its academic curriculum, while the LFA will offer expert help in designing the content, coaching standards, and mentorship structure.

A detailed annex, currently being developed, will outline how the program will be structured and carried out.

The agreement is legally binding and contains a clause that allows either party to end the partnership with a 90-day written notice, which is to ensure accountability and mutual respect.

It is also enforceable by the legal successors or representatives of both institutions.

During the signing ceremony, Dr. Menjay said, the partnership shows a vision of blending academic excellence with national relevance.

“We are proud to be the first institution to take this bold step in formalizing football education in Liberia,” he said.

LFA President Mustapha Raji called the agreement a major step forward for football development in the country.

“With this program, we are giving aspiring coaches the chance to gain structured academic knowledge alongside practical experience. It will improve the quality of football instruction across Liberia,” he stated.

The football coaching diploma program is expected to begin as early as the next academic semester.

Both institutions have also shown interest in expanding the partnership to include sports medicine, referee education, and sports management in the near future.

Sources say the signing of the agreement marks an important moment in the growth of Liberia’s sports and education sectors, demonstrating how institutions can work together to produce skilled, certified professionals who will significantly contribute to national development.