Liberia Women's Super Cup
The Liberia Women's Super Cup is the annual showdown that kicks off the women's football season in the country. It pits the national league champions against the Cup winners, delivering high-stakes excitement right from the start. In Liberia, women's soccer is on the rise, and this trophy embodies the surging passion for the sport.
History and foundation
Launched in the early 2010s amid the Liberian Football Association's push for women's development, the inaugural official Super Cup took place in 2015, with Junior Professionals Ladies edging AS Police Women 2-1. Notably, the 2018 edition was scrapped due to political unrest but roared back in 2019 with Beauty Killers' victory. Over the years, it has spotlighted emerging talents heading to European leagues.
Tournament format
The format is straightforward and thrilling: a single match on a neutral venue, typically Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia. If teams share titles, league champs clash. Standard 90 minutes, with extra time and penalties if needed. Recent additions include pre-match ceremonies and fireworks for added spectacle.
Interesting facts
Average goal tally hovers at 2.5 per game, emphasizing solid defenses typical of Liberian play. Top scorers include Ebba Tammy (5 goals in three appearances) and Garnett Daily (4 goals). Standout players: forward Mary Diabah of Junior Professionals, renowned for her dribbling flair, and midfielder Fatumata Tura, whose pinpoint assists have turned matches.