Prola Calls for Natl. Sports Conference - Concerns Over Clubs International Participation

January 3, 2003
 

Siebo D. Williams
Monrovia

       The Promoters of Liberia Athletes (PROLA) is calling on authorities of the Ministry of Youth and Sports to convene a National Sports Conference if the standard of sports in the country is to be upgraded.

       In a release issued yesterday, PROLA said this arrangement will evolve a policy framework to upgrade the standard of sports and ensure the financial sustainability of clubs participating in future competitions.

      Adding," this is the way forward if Liberia must exert herself as a competitive sporting nation."

      Meanwhile, PROLA has expressed grave concern over the failure of three of Liberia's five representatives for next season African continental soccer championship to register.

      At the just ended LFA Championship, LPRC Oilers, LISCR FC, Mighty Blue Angels, Mark Professional and Monrovia Club Breweries emerged as Liberia's representatives to compete in various categories of African Continental Soccer Competition.

      To date, only Mighty Blue Angels and Mark Professional have met registration requirement. There are reports that LISCR FC is about to register.

      Monrovia Club Breweries notified the LFA about their inability to participate, thus their name was not sent to WAFU.