Monrovia – Lofa County Senator Momo Cyrus has been elected to the Liberia Football Association Executive Committee and pledged to push for increased budgetary support for sports nationwide.
Cyrus was elected alongside 10 others to the LFA Executive Committee on May 15 after a heated contest at LFA headquarters. LFA president Mustapha I. Raji was elected unopposed for a third and final term.
During the debate, he outlined key challenges and opportunities facing sports development in Liberia. As co-chair of the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports, Cyrus said Liberia has strong potential for growth in sports, but it will require hard work, passion, and commitment from leadership, club owners, and fans.
“This is not where we want Liberian football to be,” Cyrus said. “Many of our sister countries are moving ahead while we lag behind due to funding.”
He said serving on the LFA-EC will give him firsthand insight into the association’s challenges, allowing him to make a stronger case in the Senate for more budgetary support.
“Considering my role as a senator and co-chair of the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports, this is a perfect opportunity to understand the problems and elevate them to the national government through the Legislature,” he said.
Cyrus, who is also CEO of Wologizi FC, cited lack of funding as the main barrier to developing all sports in Liberia, including football, kickball, basketball, and others.
He vowed to advocate for an increased LFA budget during legislative appropriations, working with colleagues including Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence and other committee members.
“Sitting on the Youth and Sports Committee puts me at the table where budget decisions are made. That will allow me to make a strong case for sports at the Legislature,” he said.
“I’m vying for this position to help the leadership of the Liberia Football Association,” Cyrus added.
The newly elected LFA-EC member also pledged to use innovative methods to mobilize support, including engaging companies operating in Liberia such as Bea Mountain, China Union, and ArcelorMittal to contribute through corporate social responsibility.
Cyrus promised to dedicate his entire LFA stipend to sports development, with a focus on women’s football, over the next four years. He said the national team will be a priority.
“Under our leadership, the Lone Star will shine through our advocacy for funding,” he said.
He added that club owners are already sacrificing personal funds to keep sports alive in Liberia and should have a voice on national sports issues.
Cyrus previously served as chairman of the Lofa County Sports Steering Committee, leading the county to six trophies across football, kickball, and basketball. As chair, he was a major supplier of boots, jerseys, and footballs to Lofa teams for the National County Sports Meet.
He is also CEO of Wologizi FC, which won the Second Division League in the 2024/2025 season and was promoted to the Liberian First Division League.
