Liberia are looking to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for just the third time, having featured in the tournament in 1996 and 2002. On both occasions they failed to make it past the group stage.
They failed to qualify for the 2013 edition of the competition as they were eliminated in the second round of the qualifying stage, losing 8-3 to Nigeria on aggregate.
The Lone Stars are currently coached by former Liberian international midfielder Frank Jericho Gnabe, while Mamelodi Sundowns forward Anthony Laffor is their captain.
Other notable players in their current squad are forwards Patrick Wleh and Francis Forkey Doe and Zah Rahan Krangar, who all ply their trade in the Malaysian Premier League.
Liberian Player, Joel Alajarin Johnson (L) in action during AFCON 2019 qualifier match between Liberia and Zimbabwe at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sport Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia, Liberia. 18th November 2018. Liberia 1 Zimbabwe 0
Anthony Lanfor(R) (Liberia) in action with Zimbabwean Defender during AFCON 2019 qualifier match between Liberia and Zimbabwe at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sport Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia, Liberia. 18th November 2018. Liberia 1 Zimbabwe 0
Linerian player, Silvanus C Nimely(RL in action against Telnahe Hadebe (L) during AFCON 2019 qualifier match between Liberia and Zimbabwe at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sport Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia, Liberia. 18th November 2018. Liberia 1 Zimbabwe 0
Anthony Lanfor(R) (Liberia) in action with Zimbabwean Defender during AFCON 2019 qualifier match between Liberia and Zimbabwe at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sport Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia, Liberia. 18th November 2018. Liberia 1 Zimbabwe 0
Anthony Lanfor(R) in action with Zimbabwean Defender during AFCON 2019 qualifier match between Liberia and Zimbabwe at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sport Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia, Liberia. 18th November 2018. Liberia 1 Zimbabwe 0
epa07098563 Liberian player Teah Dennis (L) fights for the ball against Congolese player Kivutuka Cabney (C) during the Liberia vs Congo Brazzaville AfCON 2019 qualifier match at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia, Liberia, 16 October 2018. EPA/AHMED JALLAMZO
epa07098581 Liberian player Anthony Lanfor (L) and Magnokele Dimih (R) of Congo in action during Liberia vs Congo Brazzaville AfCON 2019 qualifier at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia, Liberia, 16 October 2018. EPA/AHMED JALLAMZO
epa07098447 Players of Liberia and Congo in action during the African Nations Cup qualifying soccer match between Liberia and Congo Brazzaville at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia, Liberia, 16 October 2018. EPA/AHMED JALLAMZO
Sekou Oliseh of Liberia challenged by Nkau Lerotholi of Lesotho during the 2015 African Cup of Nations Qualifier match between Lesotho and Liberia at Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho on the 01 June 2014
Chris Jones of Liberia battles with Sepiriti Malefawe of Lesotho during the 2015 African Cup of Nations Qualifier match between Lesotho and Liberia at Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho on the 01 June 2014
Tale Thapelo of Lesotho battles with Jetoh Prince of Liberia during the 2015 African Cup of Nations Qualifier match between Lesotho and Liberia at Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho on the 01 June 2014
Chris Jones of Liberia challenged by Bushy Moletsawe of Lesotho during the 2015 African Cup of Nations Qualifier match between Lesotho and Liberia at Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho on the 01 June 2014
Simujka Aloysius of Liberia battles with Tale Thapelo of Lesotho during the 2015 African Cup of Nations Qualifier match between Lesotho and Liberia at Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho on the 01 June 2014
Tale Thapelo of Lesotho battles with Jetoh Prince of Liberia during the 2015 African Cup of Nations Qualifier match between Lesotho and Liberia at Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho on the 01 June 2014
Sam Kollie of Liberia battles with Moitheri Ntobo of Lesotho during the 2015 African Cup of Nations Qualifier match between Lesotho and Liberia at Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho on the 01 June 2014
Chris Jones of Liberia challenged by Bushy Moletsawe of Lesotho during the 2015 African Cup of Nations Qualifier match between Lesotho and Liberia at Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho on the 01 June 2014
Sekou Oliseh of Liberia fouled by Thabo Masualle of Lesotho during the 2015 African Cup of Nations Qualifier match between Lesotho and Liberia at Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho on the 01 June 2014
Sekou Oliseh of Liberia challenged by Moitheri Ntobo of Lesotho during the 2015 African Cup of Nations Qualifier match between Lesotho and Liberia at Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho on the 01 June 2014
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