Muscat FC

Muscat FC is a Liberian professional football club based in Paynesville. Founded on March 16, 2008, on DuPort Road in Paynesville, outside of Monrovia, the club competes in the Liberian Second League.

For the Omani sports club, see Muscat Club.
Muscat FC
Full nameMuscat FC
Nickname(s)The Resilience
FoundedMarch 16, 2008 (March 16, 2008)
GroundAntoinette Tubman Stadium
Monrovia, Liberia
Capacity12,000
LeagueLFA First Division
2022–237th of 14

Muscat FC has positively engaged young people in Liberia by committing to support their game and encourage education for all through sports. The club gained promotion to the second division in 2018 after it was undefeated and crowned champions of the third division. The club finished the 2019 season in sixth place, which placed them in the promotion playoff against Nimba Kwado FC.[1]

Club history

Fourth Division

The club played in the fourth division for two seasons from 2005 to 2007. They got promoted to the third division in 2010.[2]

Third Division

Muscat FC played in the third division for three seasons and got promoted to the second division in 2013 for the first time. The team played 19 league matches, winning 16, drawing 2, and losing 1.[3]

Second 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 was deducted six points for allegedly "fielding an illegal player" thereby awarding the points to Gardnerville FC. At the end of the league season, Muscat FC was relegated to the third division.[4]

Achievements
  • Liberian Third Division
    • Champions (1): 2018[5]
  • Liberian Third Division
    • Runners-up (1): 2013

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

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

References
  1. "Nimba Kwado FC & Muscat FC to fight for 1st division promotion | Liberia Public Radio". 18 July 2019. Archived from the original on 8 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  2. "Liberia: CIC Buys Shares in Muscat FC". Archived from the original on 2022-01-08. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  3. https://allafrica.com/stories/201601131432.html
  4. "Muscat & Paynesville FC in 3rd Division Playoffs – FOCUS Newspaper Liberia". Archived from the original on 2022-01-08. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  5. "In Montserrado 3rd Division Championship -Muscat, Paynesville FC Reached Final – PARROT NEWS Online". 19 January 2019. Archived from the original on 8 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.


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