New Lone Star for Guinea match in Accra
By Bruce Wiah In Accra

June 20,2003

Barely a day to Liberia’s next match with Guinea at the Accra Sports Stadium, a brand new team has been hurriedly assembled in Ghana.

The players many of whom are residing in Ghana will represent their country Saturday in a match they must win to ensure Liberia keeps grips on the 2004 ANC.

Displaying scaring faces this morning at the Accra Sports Stadium, the players were busy with last minute shooting drill, attacking and defensive tactics and goalkeeping aerobics.

Thomas Kojo and James Lomell of South African Division side, Maritzburg, on break in Ghana are the two foreign-based in the team.

The Ghana-based players include Murphy Nagbe, Aaron Cole, Francis Doe, Buster Browne, Bokolo Chea, Isaiah Benson, Veto Sawyer, Eric Glasgow and Mara Kicmett.

Others are Wisseh Walker, Opea Myers, Tubman Johnson, Markson Gray, Godfrey Williams, George Pratt, Peter Sebge and Himie Freeman.

The team is currently without a doctor, boots, jerseys and other basic training kits.

Mr. Anthony Payne, a former Radio Monrovia Sports Presenter and one of the brains behind the exile Lone Star told our reporter that all is being made to ensure that Liberia is represented Saturday.

He noted that some officials and players are still expected from Monrovia with the equipment, while other efforts are being exerted in Accra if they fail to show up.

Liberia Football Association acting President, Counselor Izetta Wesley who gave the approval late Friday was said to be in a technical meeting with CAF officials at the Headquarters of the Ghana Football Association.

The team will conduct its final training this afternoon at the Legon University Park in Accra.

Lone Star match was re-scheduled for Accra by CAF because of insecurity in Monrovia in accordance with Article 1b of this Rules and Regulations.