Momo
Blamo backs Nagbe s bid to head Lone Star
By Omari Jackson Atlanta, USA:
Belgium-based Liberian international, Momo Blamo has added his voice
to the call by several Liberians that Joe Nagbe should be considered
to head the national soccer team Lone Star.
In a telephone interview recently, Momo The Wall Blamo said with the
prevailing financial position facing the country, Liberia may not be
in the position to acquire the services of a foreign coach, for the
national team.
I m convinced that Joe Armstrong Nagbe s desire to coach the
national team comes from his willingness to make the sacrifices, as
a Liberian, Momo Blamo said. Blamo added that while acquiring an
international coach of wide exposure may be the right thing to do,
Joe s experience in the game has provided him with the required
knowledge to handle the national team.
Momo Blamo, presently enjoying a successful soccer career in
Belgium, said should the ministry and the football association
listen to the calls by Liberians and give Joe the job, he should be
provided with all the necessities to make him successful in his
career.
If you give him the job, then you must give him what is needed for
his success, Blamo pointed out. This is where the involvement of the
nation s Chief Executive is important, Blamo suggested, noting that
without the total material and financial contribution of Mrs. Ellen
Johnson-Sirleaf there is a high chance that success will elude the
nation and the young man could be frustrated. And it will not be a
good thing to happen, he said. Over here in Europe, Blamo explained,
the management provides us with everything necessary to make the
game more enjoyable and as result we give positive results to the
delight of all.
He also said allowing Joe Armstrong Nagbe the chance to coach the
national team should be paramount and all Liberians must encourage
it. With our country s recent difficult experience, it is about time
that Liberians take the lead to demonstrate their willingness to
make sacrifices for the nation, he said. On his personal role on the
national team, the man adoring fans called, The Wall, said, I m ever
willing to respond to the national call to justify myself for my
nation.
He meanwhile urged the national football body and the ministry of youth
and sports to consider the larger interest of Liberian soccer, and
work together with the objective of attaining a common goal for the
things that Liberians love so much.
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