April 4,2003
By Siebo Williams From Ethiopia

       Lone Star's A-1 goalie, Boye Pratt is now a hot cake in Addis Ababa following his magnificent performance in the 1-0 loss to Ethiopia. Goalie Pratt is being sought by Ethiopia's richest team, St. George for a contract. The Goalie was approached right after Lone Star's match against Ethiopia.

      From what was disclosed to our reporter traveling with the Lone Star, the team is willing to offer US$1,500 per month, a round trip ticket, an apartment, medical, insurance among others. Up to press time, St. George's officials were still negotiating with the Goalie and his promoter.

     When the goalie was asked whether he intends staying in Addis, he said although there are other packages in the making for him in Europe, he will take advantage now and move to Europe as soon as those offers are ripe.

      Goalie Boye Pratt was at his best in the match in Addis. He saved a penalty splendidly and thwarted the several Ethiopian goal chances. Had the referee not awarded a fake indirect kick in the 18 yard box, Boye Pratt would not have conceded a goal. Up to present, the Hotel where the Lone Star is being accommodated is swamped minute by minute by hundreds of Ethiopians who are hungry to catch a closer glimpse of goalie Boye Pratt.
Even Ethiopia's German coach paid homage to goalie Pratt.