Liberia: Kneeling Warriors Face Automatic Relegation After Forfeiting Opening Three League Fixtures - FrontPageAfrica

26 Oct 2026, 06:03 · FrontPageAfrica

Liberia: Kneeling Warriors Face Automatic Relegation After Forfeiting Opening Three League Fixtures

MONROVIA — Liberian Football Top-flight women side Kneeling Warriors are facing automatic relegation from the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Women’s First Division League after failing to honor their opening three fixtures of the 2026–27 season.

By Christopher C. Walker 0777898224/0886723075 christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com

The club failed to appear for scheduled matches against Earth Angels on October 17, Real Muja on October 20, and Small Town Academy on October 24, putting its top-flight status in serious jeopardy.

Under Article 10.2 of the LFA Competition Regulations, any club that forfeits three league matches consecutively or otherwise shall be automatically relegated to the lower division.

While an official administrative ruling from the LFA Disciplinary Committee remains pending, the club is in direct breach of the competition rules.

League Impact and Heavy Fines

According to LFA regulations, when a club is removed or withdraws from a competition after the season has kicked off,all points earned, goals scored, and goals conceded in matches involving the team are expunged from the official league standings.

Additionally, clubs that fail to honor scheduled fixtures face a mandatory fine of LRD $150,000 per forfeited match.Failure to settle outstanding fines before subsequent fixtures also triggers immediate administrative sanctions, including forced demotion.

Uncertainty Surrounding Club Management

Kneeling Warriors’ repeated failure to field a squad raises serious questions regarding the club’s financial stability and operational readiness for the current top-flight campaign.

Club officials are expected to issue a formal explanation regarding the circumstances surrounding the team’s absence from the pitch.

Meanwhile, the LFA Secretariat is expected to publish an official ruling in the coming days to clarify the league table and outline any additional disciplinary action following the forfeits.

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