Lone Star's
Participation Opposed
By Julu M. Johnson, Jr.
A member of the Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL), Mr.
Isaac Chenoweth Yeah of DC 101, has opposed the participation of the
Lone Star in the "Germany 2006" World Cup qualifying campaign. The
sports journalist wants the Liberia Football Association (LFA)
rethinks its decision to commit the team into the competition.
Mr. Yeah, once a Secretary General of SWAL, says, "it was unrealistic
in this transitional period, where the Gyude Bryant administration
would be facing the task of mobilizing resources to jump start the
country's economy coupled with the mass exodus of National Team
players as a result of the recent fighting on the city for the LFA to
be thinking about participating in a prestigious competition like the
World Cup which is highly cost intensive."
Following poor showings in previous matches, Mr. Yeah thinks the time
is now that the LFA designs new programs and strategies that would
ensure the success of the team in future competitions.
Mr. Yeah is questioning the LFA's sincerity in its decision to commit
the team into the competition. Perhaps, according to Mr. Yeah, the LFA
"just" wants the Lone Star to participate in the competition.
The National Football League has been cancelled due to recent
fighting, thus, Mr. Yeah thinks activities of the Lone Star should be
placed aside for the same reason aforementioned.
He, meanwhile, admonished the Sports Ministry to consult with the LFA
and ensure that the country's meager resources are not wasted due to
poor preparation, bad planning and inexperienced players.
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