Liberia Gears Up for 2017 AFCON Qualifiers with Training Camp in Ghana
Liberia is putting its best foot forward as it prepares for its first match in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Lone Stars will face Togo on June 14 in Lomé, and coach James Salinsa Debbah is already sharpening his squad in preparation for the crucial encounter.
In a strategic move, Debbah has chosen Accra, the capital of Ghana, as the training ground for his team. The decision was made based on the similar climate between Accra and Lomé, giving the players the opportunity to acclimatize to the conditions they will face on match day.
The team will be made up of 40 selectable players, with the majority coming from the domestic league. This move is also in line with Debbah’s dual role as coach of the local team competing in the CHAN (African Nations Championship), where his task is to build a squad of both local and international players who can compete at the highest level.
In addition to Togo, Liberia will face Tunisia and Djibouti in their group, making the upcoming qualifiers an exciting and challenging series of matches for the Lone Stars.
With the team’s preparation underway, all eyes will be on Liberia’s opening match against Togo as they look to begin their AFCON qualification campaign with a strong performance.
