Hope For Liberian Players!
-As Israeli Scouts Set To Visit LISCR FC

                   LISCR boss Mr. Mustapha I. Raji

  By Roland M. Mulbah

What could be a gorgeous deal to see Liberian players showcase their talents in Europe, most especially Israel is looming with reports that some Israeli scouts are expected to visit Liberia Football Association (LFA) premier club, LISCR FC.

In an interview with LISCR boss Mr. Mustapha I. Raji, he confirmed to liberiansoccer.com that some scouts are expected in Liberia for 10 days to see some players of LISCR FC, but the sports administrator was quick to clarify that the deal will not only be limited to players of LISCR FC since there are other better players in the LFA premiership.

“We have received confirmation from one of our contacts who will be arriving in Liberia for ten days visit to see some players of LISCR F C; but our scope is not to limit the opportunity since there are other players far better then some players at LISCR F C in the Liberian top flight.

“The opportunity is going to be open to all Liberian players to prove themselves and not players of LISCF FC alone.

“Our responsibility is to seek for opportunity and open the doors, the players responsibility is to display the talents they have.

“Our dream from the inception had been to make big difference in Liberian football, not just signing players and making false commitments, but to prepare them for a professional setting that all Liberians will benefit from.

“Indeed it is an extremely difficult situation, but with the vision we have, LISCR F C will bring a brighter future to all Liberians players, the former LFA Executive Committee (EC) member on marketing and media noted

There are speculations that Mr. Raji is expected to spend not less than US$10, 000.00 for the venture, but the ardent follower of the world popular sport said

“I do not think the financial aspect is important for now, just note that nothing good comes so cheap.

“I am still arranging with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) to grant us the use of the Samuel Kanyan Doe (SKD) sports complex for the 10 days our scouts will stay here,” the LISCR boss noted.

Many have hailed Mr. Raji and the LISCR FC family for the venture which could see Liberian players secure profession football contract in Europe. 

Some top rated players of LISCR FC who could benefit quickly from the Israeli scouts 10 days visit are Liberian Internationals in the form of LISCR’s Captain Gizzie Tucan Dorbor, Lone Star Captain Murphy Komonple Nagbe, defender George Baysah and midfielder Frank Jericho Nagbe, Jr.

Others are Patrick “Ronaldinho” Wleh who stayed for a protracted period in Israel, versatile Jeremiah Corneh, Patrick “Junior Boy” Doepleh, the team’s gloves man Farmolu Kamara and net buster Vitalis Sieh.

Other talented player who could also benefit are Nuzohn Kulala, Sam Andrews, Weaka Wisseh, Julius “Michael Essien” Nah, Sam Peters, Archie Harvey, Hallie Lahai, Kpah Sherman and Wilfred Greenfield all of Mighty Barrolle.

Barrack Young Controller (BYC) trio Jacob Goe, Andrew Swaray and Momo Sonpon, Jasmine Rangers’ trio Freeman Mulbah, Gus Totimeh and Momo Blamno, Jr.

It is not yet clear whether players selected from the 10 days exercise will travel straight with the scouts to Israel.

Liberia Ship Corporate Registry Football Club (LISCR FC) is a football (soccer) club from Liberia based in Monrovia.

The team’s home stadium is the Antoinette Tubman Stadium.

The blue and white outfit won the LFA Knockout trophy twice (2X) and the Super Cup once.

 The club’s president is Mustapha I. Raji and has never won the premiership title in its history.

In an attempt to practice professionalism, the club opened bank account for all its players in 2008 where their salaries and bonuses are being transferred.

Achievements

Liberian Premier League: None

Liberian Cup: 2

2004

2005

Super Cup: 1

2004

Performance in CAF competitions

CAF Cup: 1 appearance

2003 - Withdrew in First Round

The club was founded August 1995.