Laffor Shines In Liberia Historic Win

The veteran leadership and Creativity of former Lone Star captain Anthony Sonti Laffor help the Red, White and Blue outfit achieved the historic away win over Guinea Bissau in the world cup preliminary qualifier.

William Jerbo hat trick provided what many Liberians termed as the greatest performance in the country football history. However, it was Laffor’s vision and playmaking that enabled Jerbo to bury the ball pass goalkeeper Jonas Mendes, whose goalkeeping skills helped his side avoid disaster at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium in 1-1 first leg.

Prior to kickoff, Liberia needed a win or two goals-draw in the reverse fixture to move to the next phase of the qualifiers. Eight minutes after kickoff, Laffor cross found Jebor for Lone Star first goal and four minutes later, Liberia double the mark from a Zah Krangar’s corner; with Jabor on target again.

Ibraime Cassama consolation goal for the home side on the stroke of halftime change the phrase of the match in the second and final half. However, Coach Paulo Torres game plan to find an equalizer and then a win was put to bed after Mamelodi Sundowns winger long ball perfectly served the hero of the afternoon, William Jebor for Lone Star third goal.

Laffor work rate and two assists largely contributed to Lone Star first away win in nearly 15 years.

Liberia next opponent is Africa reigning champions, the “Elephant” of Ivory Coast. The first leg is slated for the weekend of November 6-9 with the return fixture coming up in a fortnight time. The winner from Liberia, Ivory Coast two legged ties qualify to the group stage of the competition.