Top Liberian Player Likely to Miss Senegal’s Match



Liberia's prolific play maker, Tonia Tisdell, is likely to miss the senior Lone Star crucial fixture away to the Tarenga Lions of Senegal on June 2, 2012. Tonia Tisdell, who plies his trade in the Turkish top flight with Mersin Idman Yurdu, broke his toes in Turkey before returning to Liberia for vacation.

The young stylish play-maker made things worse when he again damaged same toes during a practice section at a local field in Paynesville, outside Monrovia over the weekend.

The Liberian midfield star was seen hopping from the pitch in tears and is currently
seeking medical attention.

Tonia was recently called to the 22-Man senior national team by newly appointed head coach, J. Kaetu Smith, as the country prepares to play three crucial matches in June.

Liberia fist fixture is June 2, 2012 away to Senegal and then hosts the Paslanca Negres of Angola on June 7, 2012 before going away to play the Zebra of Namibia on June 16, 2012.