Football stadiums in Liberia
| Stadium | Capacity | City | Tenants | Image |
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| Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex | 22,000 | Paynesville | Liberia national football team |  |
| Football in Liberia | |
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| Country | Liberia |
| Governing body | Liberia Football Association |
| National team(s) | national football team |
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International competitions | |
Champions League CAF Confederation Cup Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup FIFA World Cup(National Team) African Cup of Nations(National Team) | |
The sport of football in the country of Liberia is run by the Liberia Football Association. [1] The association administers the national football team, as well as the Premier League. Football is the most popular sport in the country and George Weah is the country's most prominent player. [2]
| Stadium | Capacity | City | Tenants | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex | 22,000 | Paynesville | Liberia national football team | |
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