Monrovia – A supporter of Mighty Barrolle FC has expressed concern that the club and its traditional rivals, Invincible Eleven (IE), are in urgent need of responsible leadership with strong sports management skills to revive the spirit of the two fallen giants in Liberian and CAF competitions.
By: Macaulay Sombai | [email protected] | 0777217428
Abraham B. Sheriff told FrontPage Africa that Barrolle and IE were once the most talked-about football clubs in the country, producing some of Liberia, Africa, and the world’s best-known footballers, including George Weah and James Debbah. But today, he noted, the two teams are no longer considered among the leading clubs in Liberian football due to poor leadership.
Sheriff argued that the time has come for officials of both clubs to engage Liberia’s major companies, such as ArcelorMittal in Nimba County and Firestone in Harbel, Margibi County, for financial partnerships.
He also urged the two traditional clubs to seek support from former officials and ex-players of the clubs.
According to Sheriff, the lack of financial support is one of the main reasons for the decline of both teams.
He recommended that the current leaders go back to the drawing board and establish a special management committee made up of people with vast experience in football administration.
In his mind such a body could develop strategies to restore the clubs’ competitiveness both at home and abroad.
“I’m making this call to members of the current leadership of both Barrolle and IE because the two teams are now second division clubs after being relegated from the first division for failing to secure enough points to remain in the LFA first division,” Sheriff said.
“If the officials fail to reorganize and engage businesses and individuals with the financial capacity to help, the spirit of these two great teams will remain dead.”
Once considered the pride of Liberian football, Barrolle and IE are now shadows of their former selves.
Supporters like Sheriff believe only visionary leadership and renewed investment can restore their legacy and reawaken the passion that once made them household names across Liberia and Africa.
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