LFA Debuts Historic U-15 School Tournament ‎

The landscape of youth football in Grand Bassa County shifted on Thursday as the Liberia Football Association (LFA), through its Inter-School Sports Association (ISSA) division, officially launched the inaugural Under-15 School Special Tournament.

‎‎The historic competition brings together 16 schools across various academic divisions, providing a long-awaited organized platform for the county’s youngest athletes. For many participants, this represents the first time in years they have been able to compete within a structured, official league.

‎The tournament's mission extends beyond technical skills on the pitch. Organizers have infused the competition with a strong educational mandate, encouraging student-athletes to balance their passion for the "beautiful game" with academic excellence. Notably, the LFA is utilizing the tournament as a strategic tool to attract out-of-school children back into the classroom.

‎‎The tournament began with high-stakes action and several nail-biting finishes with Buchanan Primary School secured a narrow 1-0 victory over World Wide Mission to advance. Buchanan Open Bible showed nerves of steel, defeating Lucturine School 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw in regulation.

‎CMFI emerged victorious in the day’s most explosive match, edging out Bassa High School 3-2. ‎City International School picked up an easy three points after New Testament Baptist School forfeited their fixture. Mercy Bates and Salvation Army School treated fans to a 2-2 thriller, with Mercy Bates eventually clinching a 5-4 penalty shootout win.

‎The Participating field includes local giants and rising contenders such as:

‎ Bassa High School

‎ Divine Grace

‎ Prophet Jeremiah School

‎ Buchanan Elementary

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‎The quest for glory resumes on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. With this launch, Grand Bassa continues to cement its reputation as a powerhouse of raw football talent, signaling a bright future for the sport in the county.