MONROVIA — Liberian top-flight side LISCR FC has stepped up preparations for the 2026/27 Liberia Football Association’s First Division season by securing three foreign players, adding Nigerian and Guinean reinforcements to its roster.
By: Christopher C. Walker, [email protected]
The Shipping Boys have completed the acquisitions of Nigerian midfielder Emmanuel C. Okorie and Guinean central defenders Alpha Soumah and Mory Traore, with all three players inking two-year contracts.
Midfield Reinforcement
Emmanuel C. Okorie joins LISCR FC from Nigeria’s Imperial Eagles Sports Academy.
Having developed his skills within the academy system, Okorie makes his transition to senior club football in Liberia, bringing vital depth, energy, and competition to the midfield.
Defensive Additions
Alpha Soumah arrives from Guinean Second Division side Satellite FC, bringing valuable experience from the Guinean football ecosystem to solidify the heart of the defense.
Mory Traore joins from Guinean club Santoba de Conakry on a matching two-year deal, further bolstering the defensive ranks and providing tactical stability as LISCR FC prepares for the rigorous campaign ahead.
The signings form the cornerstone of LISCR FC’s broader recruitment drive as the club seeks to assemble a competitive squad capable of challenging for domestic honors in the 2026/27 season.
With international experience now injected into both the midfield and defensive departments, the team will continue its pre-season training ahead of competitive kickoff.
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