Monrovia – Former Liberian football champions Watanga FC, in partnership with gaming company Bettomax, on Saturday, August 30, donated essential medical equipment to the Tender Medical Clinic in Paynesville, as part of their ongoing monthly corporate social responsibility initiative.

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The items, valued at about US$1,000, included a modern delivery bed, a mini freezer, medical scale, blood pressure cords, and trash cans—equipment aimed at strengthening the clinic’s capacity to serve patients in the community.

Speaking during the presentation, Benjamin Garkpah, of Bettomax’s media department, said the donation was part of the company’s commitment to identifying health facilities across Liberia, not just major hospitals but also smaller community clinics.

“Coming here to a smaller clinic in the community is our dream because as part of our corporate social responsibility we want to reach everywhere in Liberia,” Garkpah said. “We are so excited to bring these items here, especially the modern delivery bed. Our only hope is that the donations are used for the intended purpose.”

Garkpah explained that Bettomax, in partnership with Watanga FC and female club Shaita Angels, has over the past months made donations to major hospitals and orphanages, including JFK Medical Hospital, ELWA, Redemption, and SD Cooper, among others.

Receiving the items, George S. Gbormoi Sr., proprietor of Tender Medical Clinic, hailed the gesture as timely and impactful.

“These items came at the time we are in need of them,” Gbormoi said. “We didn’t have a scale because the one we had spoiled, and to receive this modern delivery bed means a lot to us and our patients. We are grateful to Bettomax and Watanga for looking our way.”

Established five years ago, the clinic serves residents of Paynesville and surrounding communities. Gbormoi said it was encouraging to see a football team and a betting company extend support to smaller facilities.

Also speaking, Watanga assistant coach Patianal Mulbah lauded Bettomax for the partnership, stressing that the collaboration continues to make an impact beyond football.

The donation, part of Bettomax’s monthly outreach, highlights how sports clubs and corporate partners are using their platforms to support communities in Liberia.

Monrovia- Defending Liberian football champions Watanga FC and betting company Bettomax have identified with ELWA hospital in Paynesville.

By: Christopher C Walker christopherc.walker@frontpageafriaconline.com 

The gesture is part of the Liberian champions sponsor Bettomax , corporate social responsibility.

Bettomax signed a sponsorship with Watanga and obligated itself to giving back to the community.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony on Saturday, the operational manager of Bettomax, Fallah Braima, said his company was delighted to support the health sector of Liberia through Watanga FC.

“We are happy to be here again at the ELWA hospital, one of Liberia’s long standing health facilities. We are here in partnership with Watanga FA Football Club,”

“We are here today for one purpose and that is our corporate social responsibility and in partnership with Watanga FC every month we reach out to a health facility, community engagement or an individual that needs help and give a thousand United States dollars to them in order to assist and contribute to the society,”. Fallah Braima said.

Fallah said their intervention was as a result of inquiries made and was informed that the hospital was in need of detergents and other supplies as such they decided  to extend their hands to the hospital.

“We are hoping that this cash donation of a thousand United States dollars given to you will be used to purchase materials in that direction and we are hoping this will not be the first or last time as this is a process ongoing every month and base on how you guys will use it and the reaction we might be coming back to do bigger things in the future,” the Bettomax Liberia Operational Manager said 

Responding to the donation, the Administrator of ELWA, Rev. James Freeman Galway, thanked the Liberian champions and Bettomax betting company for their contribution toward the hospital.

He said the presentation came when they really needed it and said it will go a long way in the operation of the upkeep of the hospital.

Rev. Galway promised to use the cash for the intended purpose, adding they will provide a comprehensive report to Bettomax and Watanga on how the cash was expended.

“We are grateful to God for this wonderful gift especially Bettomax and Watanga recognizing the responsibility and performance of ELWA hospital to the general public, we are grateful that we are being recognized and that you can come to give this donation we want to say thank you”

“We also want to assure you that this money will be used to purchase those items that will directly benefit our patients,” Rev Garway said.

Speaking on behalf of Watanga, Chief Executive Officer G. Andy Quamie appreciated Bettomax for living up to its promise of providing help to whatever initiative Watanga identifies monthly.

He said as a club based in Paynesville and ELWA hospital is situated in the same community, it’s good to give back to the hospital.

“In as much as we play on the football field we also want to identify with the needs so whatever we can do to impact the society and community we will do,” Andy said.

He added the club will see if they can sign an MOU with the hospital to treat their players when they are sick or get injured.

Saturday’s donation by Watanga and Bettomax is their third, having done the same at JFK medical center and Redemption Hospital respectively.

Monrovia – Watanga’s goal-scoring machine, Emmanuel King Sieh, netted a first-half hat-trick in a 4-0 demolition of defending champions LISCR FC on Friday as the former Liberian champions maintained their perfect start to the new season.

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LISCR, who have been so dominant in the encounter in recent times, found themselves behind early in the match, with teenager Emmanuel Sieh putting his name on the scoresheet just two minutes after kickoff following an assist from captain Farsedu Logan. LISCR, who have beaten Watanga in their last two meetings, fought to level things, but 12 minutes later, the “Soldier Boys” doubled their lead with a decent finish from star player Chauncy Freeman, who was assisted by young Emmanuel Fully to reduce the pressure on Watanga FC. But clinical and talented Sieh stole the show yet again with another predatory performance at the Samuel K. Doe Sport Complex Stadium, securing a deserving hat trick.

It was an all-youngster show when Emmanuel Fully provided yet another assist for his teenage partner, Emmanuel King Sieh, who slotted home his second of the evening in the 17th minute and completed his hat-trick in the 25th minute after a pass from defender Alexander Curtis. Watanga FC held on to their lead as the first half ended 4-0, which supporters didn’t expect. LISCR FC, who have always come from behind in the encounter to beat Watanga, pushed forward for a goal to give hope to their fans, but Cooper Sannah’s men were prepared for the pressure as the match ended in a victory for Watanga and a deserving clean sheet. Watanga has now collected seven points from their three opening games, securing two wins and a draw. Prior to Friday’s match, LISCR secured two wins from two matches but tasted their first defeat of the season.

“I’m here to do my best. No problem for me. I’m always hungry. It’s a new season, and I’m ready for it,” Sieh said of his hat-trick. “My first two games in the CAF Cup started a bit slowly, but I am going well now in the league. An important win. We go into our next game having won two in three. A good start to the season,” Sieh said after the game. The youngster, who is on loan from the third division side Real Muja FC, won the Most Valuable Player in the 2023 national county sports meet and is making his debut in the first division league. Sieh opened his first division account with a brace against Global Pharma on match day one and is hoping to keep scoring goals. The teenager has netted five goals this season since joining Watanga on a season-long loan deal.

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Watanga Football Club endured a tough challenge against Stade Malian de Bamako in the CAF Confederation Cup, resulting in a 7-2 aggregate loss. This unfortunate outcome has placed Watanga fourth among Liberian clubs with high goal aggregates losses in CAF competitions.

By Wleh Bedell Contributing Reporter

The first leg of this encounter, held at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex (SKD), saw Watanga fall short to their Malian counterparts, losing 3-1. The second leg, which took place in Mali, ended in a 4-1 victory for the home team. Consequently, the Malian side secured their spot in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup with an overall 7-2 goal aggregate.

It is worth noting that Liberia Black Star, then the Liberian club champions, faced a similar fate in the 2009 CAF Champions League, recording a staggering 10-1 goal aggregate loss to Nigerian outfit Heartland. The Nigerian club triumphed 4-0 in the first leg at home and repeated their dominance with a 6-1 win in Liberia, making them the Liberian club with the highest aggregate loss in any CAF competition. Bill Sheriff managed to score the lone goal for the Liberian club.

In another instance, Liberia’s league champions, NPA Anchors, were eliminated by Ghanaian league champions Obuasi Gold Fields with an 8-1 goal aggregate. The first leg, held at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS), ended in a goalless draw, but Obuasi Gold Fields dominated the Anchors with an 8-1 victory at the Land Clay Stadium in Obuasi. Frank Taylor, a substitute, scored NPA’s only consolation goal in the 1995 CAF Champions League, making them the second Liberian club with the highest goal aggregate loss in a CAF competition.

In 1993, FDA Foresters became the third Liberian club to exit a CAF competition, with an aggregate loss of 7-1 in the inaugural edition of the Confederation Cup. They suffered a 2-0 defeat at the ATS and a 5-1 loss in Accra to Accra Hearts of Oak in Ghana.

In 2012, champions LISCR faced a significant defeat, succumbing to Ghanaian champions Berekum Chelsea with a 5-0 goal aggregate. Chelsea secured a 2-0 win at the ATS in the first leg and clinched a 3-0 win in the second leg, advancing to the second round of the CAF Champions League. This result placed LISCR as the fifth Liberian club with the highest aggregate loss in CAF competitions.

In 1986, Guinean giants Horoya triumphed over Liberia’s invincible Eleven (IE) with a 5-3 goal aggregate. Horoya won the first leg 4-0 in Conakry, and IE managed a 3-1 victory in the second leg at the ATS. This outcome allowed Horoya to progress with a 5-3 goal aggregate, leaving IE as the sixth Liberian club with the highest aggregate loss in a CAF competition.

Lastly, St. Joseph Warriors hold the seventh spot, having lost to Accra Hearts of Oak in 1979 with a 5-2 goal aggregate in the first round. Hearts secured a 2-1 victory in Monrovia and repeated their success with a 3-1 win in Accra, securing their place in the next round with a 5-2 goal aggregate.