Kickball has become a cherished sport among Liberian women, evolving from its introduction in the 1960s to the country’s second most-popular pastime played nationwide. Exclusively played by women, this adaptation of baseball brings communities together across Liberia, from schoolyards to public squares and dirt fields.

President Donald Trump commended the Liberian president’s English-speaking abilities on Wednesday, a remark that drew attention since English is the official language of Liberia.