It is a known fact that Liberian football is in a slump. The National team has lost 4 of their last 5 matches and is currently lying last in group B of the 2006 World Cup qualifiers. Since King George Weah and his talented team mates hung up their boots, Liberian football has hit rock bottom. The question of who will fill these relatively large shoes has been a point of discussion in many hatai shops and has been on the lips of many football pundits both in and out of Liberia. Currently there are a handful of Liberians playing in lesser European leagues and in North America. In the countries last outing against the Red Devils of Congo, an entirely local squad was featured. The result was a sound 2-0 thrashing. But if the whispers coming from Ghana are anything to go by, all is not lost for Liberian football.

Like George Weah’s thunderous start in Cameroon and Jonathan Sogbie’s unforgettable stint in Cote d’Ivoire, Bob Zeo and Johnny Bleedie are also making a name for themselves in the Ghanaian premier league. The two young Liberians are both starters for their respective GT Primeir league teams. Bob Zeo is a goal machine with Kpando Hearts of Lions and Johnny bledie is a rising star with Accra Hearts of Oak. The LiberianSoccer.com chatted with both former Invincible Eleven strikers about Ghanaian soccer, Liberian soccer and their respective career outlooks.

Q and A: Johnny Bleedie

Question: How long have you played for Accra Hearts of Oak?

Answer: Three months

Question: What club did you sign from?

Answer: I was formerly with Invincible Eleven of Liberia

Question: How long did you sign for and did you get a huge signing bonus?

Answer:(laughter) I  signed a 3 season open contract. I cannot disclose my signing bonus

Question: You were just voted player of the match in your first match do you intend to have such success and more in the GT Premier league?

Answer: Sure, I am looking at the goal king title

Question: Do you intend to feature for the Liberian National Team?

Answer: Of course! I am just waiting for an invitation

Question: Do you like the atmosphere at Accra Hearts of Oak?

Answer: The coaching staff is awesome and my team mates are very helpful. You know it is very difficult to be a foreign player it takes a lot of patience.

Question: Do you dream of playing in one of the major European leagues?

Answer: Hopefully I will be off to the Ukraine in November for trails. It will be a blessing to play in Europe.

Question: You are one of two Liberians playing in the GT prmier league, do you know Bob  Zeo

Answer: We were team mates at I.E. I know him very well. We see each other a lot in Ghana. We intend to spend 26^th day together.

Question: Do you have any advice for young Liberian players?

Answer: Football is a business and if you want to make it you career stay in school so that you understand the business aspect of the game.

Q and A: Bob Zeo

Question: How long have you played for Accra Hearts of Lions?

Answer: One Season

Question: What club did you sign from?

Answer: I was formerly with Sekondi Y’s fighters

Question: How long did you sign for and did you get a huge signing bonus?

Answer: 3 years

Question: You were just voted player of the match in your first match do you intend to have such success and more in the GT Premier league?

Answer:  I was voted MVP of the Top 4 league. And this season I intend to replicate what I did during that tournament.

Question: Do you intend to feature for the Liberian National Team?

Answer: I have played in 2 of the last 4 games. I do intend to keep playing for my country.

Question: Do you like the atmosphere at Kpando Hearts of Lions?

Answer: I think that the atmosphere keeps my head straight and I am treated with respect by everyone here.

Question: Do you dream of playing in one of the major European leagues?

Answer: I have been on trails to Egypt and other parts of the world. I want to establish myself in Ghana before making any trips over seas.

Question: You are one of two Liberians playing in the GT premier league, do you know John Bleedie?

Answer: We hang out a lot of the time.

Question: Do you have any advice for young Liberian players?

Answer: Play as often as possible. It will come.