Lone Star Arrives Today



Tuesday, 19 June 2012


The Senior National Soccer Team of Liberia, the Lone Star is expected to arrive in the country today Wednesday June 20, 2012 via the Roberts International Airport (RIA) from Windhoek, Namibia.

Liberia has moved a step closer to next year’s South Africa 2013 African Nations Cup Qualifiers, after forcing Namibia to a goalless draw over the weekend in the second leg encounter in that country.

The draw puts to an end the country’s long standing record of failing to secure a point during away matches since 2002, when soccer legend George Weah came from the bench to header in Liberia’s 1-0 victory over Sierra Leone.

Thanks to Caretaker Coach Thomas Kojo who was instrumental in leading the Lone Star to a 1-0 victory on home soil against Namibia back in February in the first leg encounter with Dioh William netting in Liberia lone goal.

Liberia is now awaiting the draw from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to begin its journey for South Africa 2013; Lone Star first and last appearance in the competition was back in 1996 and 2002 respectively.

The weight is now on the shoulders of Lone Star head coach Kaetu Smith in ensuring that the national team qualifies for next year’s South Africa 2013 nations’ cup and that of Brazil 2014 World Cup following a disappointing starts in both competitions.