To Scout Liberian Players - Cameroonian Sport Executives Arrive Today

October 27, 2006

A two-man sports delegation from the Republic of Cameroon is expected in the country today to scout and arrange for the departure of two local-based Liberian players.

The delegation is headed by Mr. Mohammed Koneh, a Cameroonian sports executive who has long wished to scout Liberian talents and a foreign coach who will as well render judgment on the quality of the players.


Speaking to the INQUIRER sports desk via mobile phone recently, Mr. Mohammed Koneh said that their visit to the country is to meet with team executives in the country as well as to discuss about players that will suit their demands.

He disclosed that they have been tracing the qualities and the performances of young Liberian players, and as such, have been attracted and interested in transferring at least two local Liberian players to Cameroon.

According to him, the players will stay for sometime in Cameroon, where they will have to justify their inclusion in the Cameroonian league for on ward contracts.. And Following their justification they would be taken to France for better contractual arrangements.

Mr. Koneh identified the positions of the two players as a mid-fielder and a striker; and at least they must have played in the Liberia Football Association (LFA) premier league, with a disciplined character. .

He pointed out that the effort is to give Liberian local-based players the opportunity to advance their skills like other African players in Europe.

Mr. Koneh disclosed that a very good height, skill and intelligence will be required of the players and added that the first and foremost thing of any good player is his character.

The Cameroonian sports official asserted that in order to demonstrate his seriousness towards the transferring of the players, he, along with a foreign coach will arrive in the country today to carry out the assessment.

Mr. Konneh pointed out that the selection and the assessment will not be done with partiality, but will rather welcome recommendations as per the skill and behavior of the players in the just ended LFA premier league.

He furthered that their stay in Liberia will also provide the opportunity for other Liberian players to be linked to the Cameroonian league, something he said will be seen as a boost to the Liberian soccer and its products.

Upon their arrival, the Cameroonian sports solicitors are expected to visit some high sports institutions including the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Liberia National Olympic Committee, LNOC and the Liberia Football Association amongst others.

It appears that the dream of the Liberian players to be transferred to some big leagues in the world is gradually coming to fruition, with more national and international scouts visiting the country.