Monrovia –– Liberian winger Moses Copper has joined Egyptian Club Port Fouad FC from Liberian club Heaven Eleven FC.
The deadly winger on January 30, 2024 signed a two and the half year contract with Port Fouad FC on a free transfer.
Moses played a key role for Heaven Eleven FC last season when he joined the club during the second phase of the Liberian league has been in Egypt seeking greener pasture.
According to the player the club president and technical staff saw his video from Liberia got interest in him but he could not move to them because he was engaged with another club in Egypt.
“The president saw my video when I was in Liberia and has been contacting me since, but I told him I was occupied at the moment and we’ve been talking, and they came to the city where I’m living, so he asked to see me. They had just appointed a new manager and he asked if I could stay with them for the night and play in a friendly match the next day. I did and scored two goals in second half.
“We had the agreement of contract after the match,” Moses told FrontPage Africa sports desk via text.
Cooper during time with Heaven Eleven FC scored 12 goals in 11 appearances for the Heavenly boys, 10 in the league and 1 in the Orange
He also provided 6 assists and through his contributions, Heaven Eleven FC moved from the middle of the table to 4th place. Prior to his arrival, Heaven Eleven finished the first phase of the league at 10th place but when he arrived the club became a serious contender for the championship.
Speaking to FrontPage Africa from Egypt Moses Copper, said he is hoping to deliver at his new club because he always dream of playing in North Africa.
“I’ve been dreaming to play in a league like this since I was a kid,” said Copper.
“I’ve been dreaming of this moment and I’m so happy to be here. But it doesn’t stop here, I want to keep going,”
He said he can’t wait to play his first game and feel the fans.
The club currently plays in the Egyptian Second Division B which is the third tier of the Egyptian football league system starting from the 2023–24 season, taking place of the Egyptian Third Division on the pyramid. It is administered by the Egyptian Football Association.
Port Fouad is a professional soccer team based in the city of Port Fouad, Egypt. The team was founded in 1926 and has a rich history of success in both domestic and international competitions. The team plays its home matches at the Port Fouad Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 10,000 spectators.
The team’s colors are red and white, and its emblem features a soccer ball with the team’s name written in Arabic. Port Fouad has a strong fan base and is known for its passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere at home matches.
Port Fouad has won several domestic titles, including the Egyptian Premier League, the Egyptian Cup, and the Egyptian Super Cup. The team has also competed in international competitions such as the CAF Champions League and the Arab Club Champions Cup.
The current squad is made up of talented players from Egypt and other countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia and Cameroon. The team is known for its attacking style of play and has a reputation for producing young talent.
Overall, Port Fouad is a respected and successful soccer team with a rich history and passionate fan base.
