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JB Seton Scores 25th Goal
for Sarab FC
-Eyes French League; Optimistic
for Lone Star
The NEWS (Monrovia)
September 24, 2002
Siebo D. Williams
Monrovia
Former Invincible Eleven (IE) life-wire Josiah JB Seton is
continuing his fine scoring spree for his Malaysian club side SARAB FC.
Reports monitored over the week by our Sports Desk have it
that the explosive winger-midfield-cum-striker hit his 25th goal for SARAB
FC. JB scored his 25th goal in Thailand in a tournament his team is
currently participating in.
Speaking to our Sports Editor vie telephone yesterday, JB
said he scored the first goal of his team's 2-0 victory over another team
from Indonesia. He said the tournament that is currently going in Thailand
has brought together teams from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia,
and among other Asian countries.
Commenting further, JB Seton, who is popularly known as
"Africa's Dust" or
Sali Afrique" praised God for his continuous blessing and expressed optimism
in becoming a world-class player in a very near future.
Since landing on the shores of Malaysia, JB Seton has carved
a name for himself in the annals of Malaysian soccer. Presently he has been
nick-named "George Weah" by Malaysian soccer fans due to his dribbling
skills, shooting ability, speed and goal-scoring prowess.
"Scoring 25 goals for club during your first season is
remarkable and sensational. I can only attribute my success thus far to the
Almighty God who has always guided and protected me. I know I will make it
because God is with me," JB Seton told this paper.
The speed star also attributed his fine form due to the
maturity he gained in Liberia before going abroad. "If I had not gain the
necessary maturity and exposure in Liberia, I would have found things
difficult just as it happened to other Liberians who could not make it."
Meanwhile, JB Seton says he is eyeing the French league
because he wants to play on a more competitive level. "I want to play in
France or any other European country because there you find the world's best
footballers. I belief that I can make impact in Europe because I have the
talent and skills. And with God being my helper, I will move to Europe and
make my mark there as well."
In a related development, JB has urged the Liberia
Football Association (LFA) and the Lone Star technical staff to send them
their faxes at least two weeks to the game against Niger, once they are
selected.
"If the Coach Kadala Kromah selects me and Fallah
Johnson for the Niger match, we want the LFA to send our faxes soon because
it takes three to four days to fly from Asia to Liberia," he indicated.
On whether he is willing to come and play for the Lone Star,
player Seton responded in the affirmative. He also expressed regret that the
Lone Star lose its first match against Guinea, but however pointed out that
Liberians should not be discouraged because the team is rebuilding. He then
assured Liberians that once the proper programs are put into place, the Lone
Star will qualify for the 2004 Nations Cup finals in Tunisia.
JB Seton is two times highest scorer and one time MVP
in the LFA league. He led IE to its first ever LFA Championship, the
Knockout and Super Cup titles in 1999, eleven years after George Weah did
similar thing for IE in 1987. |
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