Country Will Partake in World Cup '2006 Qualifiers
- Says LFA President

September 14, 2003
Siebo D. Williams
Monrovia

With Liberia still recovering from the spoils of war over the last four years, the President of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Edwin Snowe has disclosed that the country will partake in the 2006 World Cup qualifiers, which preliminary rounds begin October this year.

In a chat with this paper some time ago, Prexy Snowe said football is very important to Liberians, and it has helped in the de-traumatization process.

"We intend to keep football alive during this period after years of suffering. Our participation in these international competitions will tell the world that indeed there is a country still call Liberia and needs help," he said.

On whether the Football House will be prepared to shoulder the financial burden that goes along, he said every well-meaning Liberian will support the idea and the LFA in this direction.

The Football House is ready to play its part in making sure that the country's flag is flown international in sporting events.

Meanwhile, the LFA's Chief Scribe Yanqueh has told journalists that his office has prepared a budget in this direction.