LFA secretary general George Williams addressing the press photo by F. Momolu Dorley

Tuesday, 8th May 2007

The national under-20 football team of Liberia has received an official invitation from the Federal Republic of Nigeria to grace the inauguration ceremony of its new president elect.

According to information gathered, the invitation was received last week for the country under-20 national team to partake in the inaugural ceremony of Nigeria’s new president, which runs from May 23 – 29.

Meanwhile, reports from the Liberia Football Association say the under-20 national team has already began training to grace the occasion.

The local football house on Monday released the names of five technical staff and twenty-two players from various teams in the country to begin training for the trip.

Names of the technical staff include, Francis Tamba, Head Coach, Raymond Moulton, Deputy Coach, Kerlie Miller, Administrative Manager, Charles Kpain, Medic and Benedict Yarsiah, International Referee.

Players on the list are, Pewee Tarnue of Devereux FC, Morris Tarr of NPA, Jusu Johnson, Gedi and Sons, Layee Kuyateh, Roots FC, Layee Kamara, PYC, Joseph Vanwen Adorence FC, and Arthur Jerry of Roots FC.

Other players are, Freeman Mulbah of Jasmine Rangers, Kelvin Wallace of Chasay FC, Zicko Dolley, of Small Town FC, Friday Guhn of Devereux FC, Patrick Doeplah, Mighty Barrolle, David Amara, Adorence FC, Sengbeh Kennedy of Black Stars and Chris Blaty of Gardnervilles FC.

The rest of the players are Gus Totement of Jasmine Rangers, Patrick Wleh of Gedi and Sons, Black Star James Zotiah, Ezekiel Doe of NPA, Little Lewis of Mighty Barrolle, Emmanuel Dee, LISCR FC and Victor Kumeh of MC Breweries.