Liberia's Women's National Team Gears Up for Exciting Friendlies Against Malema Queens
In a bid to continue the rebuilding process under the leadership of head coach Selamawit Kebede, Liberia’s women's senior national team is set to clash with Sierra Leone's Malema Queens in two thrilling friendly internationals. The matches are scheduled to take place at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville on December 27 and December 30.
After a challenging 6-2 aggregate loss to Cape Verde in the first round of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September, the Liberia Football Association (LFA) sought these friendlies to further refine the team's performance.
Malema Queens are expected to arrive in Paynesville on December 26, adding anticipation to the upcoming matches. Liberia's squad, led by head coach Selamawit Kebede, has been diligently training since November 21 in preparation for these crucial encounters.
Full Squad Overview:
Goalkeepers:
- Jackie B. Touah (Determine Girls)
- Aminata Dicko (Real Muja)
- Olive Wolo (Senior Female Professionals)
Defenders:
- Lucy Massaquoi, Jennie Tisdell, Marthaline Moore (Determine Girls)
- Blessing Nagbe, Oretha R. Togba (Real Muja)
- Aline Capehart (Ambassadors FC)
- Makasian Saryon (Ravia Angels)
- Esther Massaley (Nimba Girls)
Midfielders:
- Hawa W. Kpan, Hawa B. Fatomah (World Girls)
- Louise Brown (Determine Girls)
- Zeta Kromah (LEAD Monrovia Academy)
- Christine D. Kouadio (DC Shooters)
- Jessica Quachie (Real Muja)
- Yassah Gwaikolo (Dolakeh FC)
- Wonder Juery (Soccer Ambassadors)
Forwards:
- Miatta Morris, Cynthia Weah (Shaita Angels)
- Lucy Kikeh (FC Kallon)
- Elizabeth Tamba (Determine Girls)
- Dalphine G. Glao (Soccer Ambassadors)
- Lisa Sarwee (Real Muja)
Technical Staff:
- Selamawit Z. Kebede (head coach)
- Kebeh G. Lamine (assistant coach)
- Chris Wesseh (goalkeeping coach)
- Famatta A. Duncan (administrative manager)
- Jestina S. H. Chea (doctor)
- Sekou D. G. Manubah (trainer)
- Vivian Sando (kit woman)
- Emmanuel Wreh (caretaker)
- Abraham Kaba (physiotherapist)
- Veronica B. Johnson (medic)
As the nation eagerly awaits these friendlies, Liberia's women's national team aims to showcase their talent and determination on the pitch, building momentum for future competitions.
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