TEAM LIBERIA FOR WOMEN
Posted by Liberia - 29/05/2009
Dehkontee J. Sayon, was the best female player at the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup. She recently reported back about football and development in her nation. This is what she shared:
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After years of conflict Liberia finally held free and fair elections in 2005. Despite the peace, however, there is a huge problem of poverty and social exclusion which the Liberian team aims to raise awareness of and contribute to improving the country. This year their women's team will play in the first ever Homeless World Cup Women's competition. World Ranking: Copenhagen 2007 - 3rd; Cape Town 2006 - 5th
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Veronica showing off her ball skills
Lucretuis talking with the players
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Liberia's 'All Star' Homeless World Cup Team
Posted by Liberia - 02/03/2007
Sports to Develop the Under Privileged (SDU) aims to use sport, especially football, to combat these problems. By organising a Liberian side for the Homeless World Cup the SDU hopes to take a tremendous step forward in realising its aims.
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