Monrovia’s Black Man Warriors (BMW) Football Club have embarked on a high-stakes journey to Togo for their CAF Confederation Cup second-leg showdown against Coton Sports FC, set for Friday, September 26, 2025. But their departure comes under a cloud of internal unrest that threatens to overshadow the crucial fixture.

The Liberian Orange Cup champions left in two separate batches on Tuesday, ensuring that key players and technical staff arrived early to acclimatize for the return leg. Yet behind the scenes, tension has gripped the camp since their goalless first-leg draw in Monrovia.

Sources reveal that head coach Samuel Chebli verbally offered to resign after officials allegedly faulted him for the home stalemate, citing frustration over the club’s failure to secure reinforcements he requested. Though his resignation has not been formally submitted, the uncertainty has rattled the team.

Further complications emerged when several players briefly abandoned camp in protest over unpaid per diems, forcing club management into urgent talks to restore calm. Insiders say officials pleaded with Coach Chebli to travel with the squad and warned players of disciplinary action if they failed to report back.

Despite the turbulence, BMW issued a statement insisting that no official resignation has been received and reaffirming their focus on advancing in the continental competition. “We have not received any official communication from Coach Chebli concerning his resignation and are fully focused on the return leg of our CAF encounter,” the club declared.

The Warriors’ final contingent, including remaining officials, is scheduled to arrive in Togo on Wednesday. With the aggregate score locked at 0-0, BMW faces a daunting dual challenge: prevailing on the pitch while maintaining unity off it. The decisive clash promises a dramatic test of resilience for both the players and the club’s leadership.