Emmanuel Sumo’s third goal in three league games helps the Stars climb to the top of the Division 2 table.

Emmanuel Sumo was the goal-scoring hero again as Philadelphia Lone Star FC-Liberia earned a hard-fought three points in their 1-0 win at Nimba United.

The only goal of the game came in the 85th minute after Sekou Sheriff did well to pick up Sumo who remained composed as he place the ball beyond Nimba United goalkeeper.

The Mountaineers put the Stars under constant pressure throughout the game, but the Stars dug in deep to secure a third successive win and a clean sheet to maintain their perfect start to their inaugural season in Division 2.

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Philadelphia Lone Star FC-Liberia’s match at Nimba United FC has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

The Stars were due to battle the Mountaineers at 3:30pm this afternoon at the North Star Sports Stadium, but heavy rain in Mount Barclay has postponed the match for both teams.

The Center Referee inspected the field at 2:30pm, but torrential rain for the next two hours saw him deem the pitch unplayable following another pitch inspection at 4:30pm.

The match will now be played tomorrow, 24 September 2023 at 12:30pm at the same venue.

Stars secure their second successive win in the space of a week after defeating Jubilee FC at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium.

Jasper Toe Jr and Emmanuel Sumo were the scorers as Philadelphia Lone Star FC-Liberia beat Jubilee FC 2-1 at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium.

Coach Julius Nah made only one change to the Starting XI, bringing on Cyrus Jackson for Vincent Blayon who missed out on the matchday roster.

The Stars started brightly with Jasper Toe Jr opening the scoring just four minutes into the match. After controlling the match from kickoff, the Stars extended their lead in the 41st minute after a defense-splitting pass from Cyrus Jackson to Emmanuel Sumo saw the striker one-on-one with the Jubilee goalkeeper who parried the initial strike only for Sumo to head the ball in the net.

Like last week, the Stars took their feet off the pedal and the Church Boys were able to capitalize on that by reducing the scoreline to 2-1 in the 52nd minute.

The next 38 minutes were back-and-forth between the two sides, but the Stars were able to hold on to win 2-1.

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Next up is a trip to the North Star Sports Stadium in Mt. Barclay on Saturday 23 September to battle Nimba United FC.

Philadelphia Lone Star FC-Liberia made a winning start to the 2023-24 season with a 3-2 victory away at Samira FC.

First half goals from Emmanuel Sumo, George Jangaley, and Jasper Toe Jr ensured a first three points of the season for the Stars in their debut season in Second Division.

The Stars took the lead in the 12th minute through Emmanuel Sumo with an assist from George Jangaley before the latter added his name on the scoresheet in the 19th minute off an assist from Jasper Tor Jr.

The Scorpions reduced the scoreline to 2-1 in the 27th minute before defender Jasper Toe Jr’s solo goal gave the Stars a 3-1 right at the stroke of half-time.

The Scorpions came back in the second half stronger and were able to reduce the deficit to 3-2 via the penalty spot in the 80th minute, but the Stars were able to hold on for their first three points of the season.

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The Stars have been promoted to the Orange National Second Division after defeating Wologisi FC 4-2 in penalties at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium.

Oscar Joe-Joe put Wologisi upfront just after 11 minutes, but the Stars equalized 16 minutes later via George Jangaley.

Both sides played cautiously in the second half with the game decided by penalties where goalkeeper Sampson Joe shone brightly with two saves to send the Stars into the Second Division.