MONROVIA — Liberia’s preparations for the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) World Cup received a major boost on Monday, September 28, following the arrival of professional players Darlington Vangalove Sebeh and Morilai “Dinho” Boakai from Turkey.
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Both players, who compete in the Turkish Amputee Football League, joined the national team’s training camp in Monrovia as the Lone Star intensifies preparations for the global tournament in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, scheduled for November 13–22.
The arrival of Sebeh and Boakai provides crucial reinforcement for the squad as Liberia faces a formidable task in Group A alongside host nation Mexico, Italy, and Algeria following Saturday’s official tournament draw.
Liberia will kick off its campaign against host nation Mexico on November 13, before taking on Algeria and Italy in subsequent group matches.
The draw presents Liberia with a rigorous international test against distinct football styles, including a Mexican side that will benefit from strong home support throughout the competition.
Acknowledging the competitive nature of the group, the Italian Football Federation confirmed its fixtures against Mexico, Liberia, and Algeria, noting Liberia’s status as a key African contender.
The inclusion of Sebeh and Boakai brings proven high-level experience to the Liberian squad.
Technical staff members are leveraging their return to build team cohesion, drive competition for starting positions, and refine tactical approaches ahead of the competition.
With less than two months remaining before kickoff, the Liberian camp is focused on tactical sharpness, physical conditioning, and mental readiness for the demands of the world stage.
The 2026 tournament marks the return of the WAFF World Cup to Mexico for the first time since 2018, when Angola lifted the trophy.
Türkiye enters the 24-team tournament as defending champion, having won the 2022 edition in Istanbul.
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