Confederation of African Football greenlights Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville to host Lone Star’s home fixtures
By: John Kamara Taylor
PAYNESVILLE – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex to host Liberia’s home matches for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over where the Lone Star would play its home fixtures.
The decision, confirmed by football authorities, clears the way for the national team to return to the country’s premier sporting facility as the qualifiers progress. The approval resolves lingering questions that had cast doubt over Liberia’s ability to host matches on home soil during the campaign.
The SKD Sports Complex, located in Paynesville on the outskirts of Monrovia, has long served as the home of Liberian football, hosting the Lone Star’s most memorable encounters before passionate local crowds.
Football stakeholders and supporters alike are expected to welcome the news, which secures a crucial home advantage for the national team as it bids to qualify for the continental showpiece.
Further details regarding ticketing arrangements, match schedules, and security protocols at the venue are expected to be announced by the Liberia Football Association in the coming days.
The development represents a significant boost for Liberian football, with the nation now set to enjoy the fervent backing of its home faithful throughout the qualifying campaign.