Muscat FC

Muscat FC is a Liberian football club based in Paynesville. Founded March 16, 2008, in Du-Port Road, Paynesville.

For the Omani sports club, see Muscat Club.
Muscat FC Liberia
Full nameMuscat FC Liberia
Nickname(s)The Resilience
FoundedMarch 16, 2008
GroundAntoinette Tubman Stadium
Monrovia, Liberia
Capacity12,000
LeagueLiberian Second League

Muscat FC has positively engage young people in Liberia by being committed to support their game and encourage education for all through sports. The club gained promotion to the 2nd League in 2018 after it was undefeated and crowned champions of the 3rd Division League. The club played in the 2019 season the next year ending six places behind Nimba Kwado, a position that placed them into a playoff on a home and away basis.[1]

Club history

Fourth (4th) Division

The club played in the 4th division league for three season as Pelima FC, from 2008–2010 in the Paynesville sub-committee league. Muscat got promoted to the third division league in 2010.[2]

Third (3rd) Division

Muscat FC played in the third division league (St. Paul bridge sub-committee) for three seasons and got promoted to the second division in 2013 for the first time. The team played nineteen (19) league games, winning 16, drawing 2 and lost 1 to the champion team of Lofa.[3]

Second (2nd) Division

Muscat FC played in the second division league in 2014 successfully in the first phase, earning the second spot on the league table. During the second phase, Muscat has deducted six points for "fielding an illegal player" thereby awarding the points to Gardnesville FC; At the end of the league season (2014), Muscat FC was relegated to the third division league.[4]

Achievements
  • Liberian Third Division: Runners-up - 2013
  • Liberian Third Division: Champions - 2018[5]

Squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
13 DF  LBR Mongar Robinson
16 GK  LBR Jimmy Dorbor
18 GK  LBR Melvin Meah
1 GK  LBR Marvin Sumo
22 DF  LBR Uray Gartor
17 DF  LBR Emmanuel Reyah
3 DF  LBR Konah Gbolor
5 DF  LBR Mandella Dolo
12 DF  LBR Moses Johnson
13 DF  LBR Monger Robertson
15 DF  LBR Bangalee Sheriff
28 DF  LBR Alfred Harris (footballer)
25 MF  LBR Micheal Dennis
No. Pos. Nation Player
4 MF  LBR Isaac Dayweah
2 MF  LBR Arku Morris
20 MF  LBR Adolphus Tubor
6 MF  LBR Zubah Vesselee
8 MF  LBR James Kpayue
19 MF  LBR George Gbakoyah
24 MF  LBR Jeff Alonzo
21 FW  LBR Randy Mccauley
27 FW  LBR Musa Jabateh
30 FW  LBR Mark Yallah
14 FW  LBR Joe Siebeh
7 FW  LBR Benedict Newton
10 FW  LBR Oscar Menyeah

Technical staff
  • Head coach: Jehezakiah Benjamin
  • Assistant Coach: n/a
  • Administrative Manager: Abdul Razak
  • Medic: Ansu Ansumana
  • Trainer: Abdul Razak
  • TM : Mccarty Kollie

References
  1. https://liberiapublicradio.com/2019/07/18/nimba-kwado-fc-muscat-fc-to-fight-for-1st-division-promotion/
  2. https://frontpageafricaonline.com/sports/liberia-cic-buys-shares-in-muscat-fc/
  3. https://allafrica.com/stories/201601131432.html
  4. http://www.focus.com.lr/2019/01/19/muscat-paynesville-fc-in-3rd-division-playoffs/
  5. https://parrotnewsonline.com/in-montserrado-3rd-division-championship-muscat-paynesville-fc-reached-final/
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