- Liberia's national football team, the Lone Star, secured a 2-1 victory over Sao Tome on home soil, with goals from Nicholas Andrews and Jimmy Bryant Farlarlun giving the Red, White, and Blue outfit all three points.

Liberia took control early in the match, scoring two quick goals in the opening stages of the first half.

The early goals energized the home crowd, keeping their hopes high for a strong performance throughout the match.

With this win, Liberia moves up to third place in the group after six games, now with 10 points, two points behind Malawi, who sit in second with 12 points. The victory was crucial for Liberia, with four more games left to play in the qualification campaign.

Coach Thomas Kojo, speaking to reporters after the match, described the win as "vital and well deserved." He praised his young team for adhering to the game plan and performing well, but also mentioned that there were some areas to improve. "There are some minor issues we need to work on," Kojo stated. "But overall, the team's performance was encouraging."

Sao Tome's coach acknowledged Liberia's strength, admitting that his young squad was outmatched by the more experienced Liberian side. "We are building a future team, and as such, the result today is not as important to us," he noted, highlighting the development focus for his team.

The win, however, received mixed reactions from fans. Some supporters were not entirely satisfied with Liberia's performance, especially in the second half, contrasting it with their strong first-half showing.

Some critics felt that Liberia should have dominated the underdogs Sao Tome more comprehensively, while others pointed to the team's impressive performance in the earlier stages of the game.

Despite the mixed opinions, many fans remained optimistic about Liberia's prospects in the qualification race. "It's not always about the best performance, but about securing the win," one fan said. "This win on home soil is crucial, and I believe Lone Star can finish second, if not first, in the zone."

Looking ahead, Liberia's next World Cup qualifying match is scheduled for September 2025, with fans hopeful that their team can continue to build on this important victory.