Monrovia -Liberian football club Black Man Warrior Under-17 has been crowned champions of the 2024 Helsinki youth Cup in Finland.
The Liberian club U17 team who dominated the tournament from their first match, pulled out a 3-0 win over Ordin FC of Brazil in the final on Saturday July 13 2024.
A hattrick from striker Jonathan Freeman was enough to give the Warriors their first international trophy.
The Liberia’s representative made history by becoming the first club in the 2024 Edition of the Helsinki Cup to clinch the trophy with an undefeated run in 9 matches.
BMW is the first team from Liberia to participate in the Helsinki Cup and won it in their maiden edition.
It was an exciting moment for the Warrior Under-17 team that proved their supremacy not only winning games, but also lifting their first trophy in Europe.
Black Man Warrior Under -17, booked their ticket to the grand final of the tournament after defeating LPS 4-1 in the quarter final and also grabbed a 4-0 win against LAUTP in the semifinal game as well.
The Youthful Liberian club won eight straight games, setting a good winning record in their maiden edition of the Helsinki Cup.
Warriors scored 52 goals in eight games and conceded just once, under the guidance of Coach Gerald Julius.
Black Man Warrior forward, Jonathan Freeman was named Most Valuable Player in the 2024 Helsinki Cup.
Freeman was outstanding in Finland and impressed throughout the tournament to help the Warriors win the final.
The youngster scored a Hat-trick in the final against Brazilian side Ordin FC to help the Warriors win their first International Trophy.
Freeman, who scored 26 goals from 9 games became the first player from Liberia in the Helsinki Cup history to claim the MVP award.
The youngster scored 26 goals in 9 games to help Coach Gerald Julius side win the trophy unbeaten.
