The President of the Liberia Football Association, Cllr. Izetta Somo Wesley disappointed football stakeholders when she turned down an invitation to meet with them last Saturday, December 9, in Monrovia.

In a letter dated December 8, 2006 addressed to the Stakeholders Committee Chairman, Wallace Weiah, the LFA boss acknowledged receipt of the request for a meeting, but regretted that she was indisposed to meet with them on the scheduled date.

Though Cllr. Wesley said the stakeholders that the meeting was significant, she promised to meet with them at her own convenience time.

Her communication to stakeholders has been received with mixed reactions in many quarters.

Mohammed Kamara, a soccer enthusiast residing in Monrovia, said the FA Boss’ recent communication to the stakeholders dose not indicate her willingness to meet with them.

Mr. Kamara said stakeholders the world over are owners of associations and federations, and turning down their request at this crucial time was an affront.

Miatta Jallabah, a student of the University of Liberia, said she sees no reason why Cllr.  Wesley would chose to cancel the meeting in the wake of serious concern raised by the LFA Vice President for Operation, Adolph Lawrence ranging from assaults to financial malpractices at the local football house.

“This is the time the she should be willing to meet with the stakeholders so as to end the internal conflict at the football house”, student Jallabah said. She said failure by Madam Wesley to hold the meeting as soon as possible would lead to speculations.

Another observer James Kollie, who claimed to have followed the saga at the LFA involving some executive committee members, expressed disappointment following news that the LFA boss Izetta Wesley has failed to under last Saturday’s meeting with stakeholders.

 Mr. Kollie said what really disappointed him was the content of Madam Wesley letter to the stakeholders, which failed to be definite in setting a new date for the meeting As the issue continues to be debated in many quarters, the football stakeholders are yet to respond to the December 8 communication.

However, report gathered say the stakeholders are expected to meet this Saturday December 16 to reach a decision regarding the LFA boss to under their December 9, meet.

On December 5, the President of female clubs and Chairman of Stakeholders Committee, Wallace Weiah, communicated with the LFA Secretary, George Williams, requesting a meeting with Cllr. Izetta Wesley. The communication was intended to discuss issues that had been raised by the LFA VPO ranging from assaults to financial malpractices.

It can be recalled that the Vice President for Operation of the Liberia Football Association, Adolph Lawrence, recently revealed that the association was faced with host of problems that had impeded progress of football in the country.

At a meeting held with stakeholders on October 28, at the Stella Marris Polytechnic (formerly, Don Bosco Polytechnic and St. Patrick’s) in Monrovia, Mr. Lawrence said there was serious organizational problem at the LFA, which has stalled the game in the country.

Briefing stakeholders, Mr. Lawrence said the October 3 incident between him and the LFA Vice President for Administration, Pennoh Bestman, which many had described as “Battle of the VPs”, is among problems at the institution. He accused Mr. Bestman of attacking him.

Mr. Lawrence said another unhealthy incident was the LFA General Secretary, George Williams’ alleged attack on an executive committee member, Rodney Wilson.

LFA and Dirito deal signed in October  last year  is another area of concern, according to Mr. Lawrence, saying the  benefits are yet to be seen as the deal has already lasted a year.