{"id":65283,"date":"2024-10-04T17:16:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T17:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/columbus-crew-soccer-club-vows-to-support-liberia"},"modified":"2024-10-04T17:21:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T17:21:55","slug":"columbus-crew-soccer-club-vows-to-support-liberia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/columbus-crew-soccer-club-vows-to-support-liberia","title":{"rendered":"Columbus Crew Soccer Club Vows to Support Liberia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Columbus Crew Soccer Club, one of the most successful and established soccer teams in the United States, based in Ohio, has made a significant pledge to contribute to the development of Liberia through the Ministry of Youth and Sports.<\/p>\n<p>According to Youth and Sports Minister, Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu, this was made possible by Mr. Alpha Tangor and Mr. Benjamin Tarr, heads of the liberian community in Columbus, Ohio Darlington Nagbe, the son of former Lone Star player Joe Nagbe, is the Captain of the Columbus Crew Soccer Club based in Ohio, USA,<\/p>\n<p>Minister Bangalu said Mr. Alpha Tangor and Mr. Benjamin Tarr, heads of the Liberian community in Columbus, Ohio were instrumental in the establishment of the relationship with the Columbus Crew Soccer Club. The Crew is known for its commitment to soccer excellence and community outreach, the Columbus Crew has recognized the potential for sports to drive positive change in Liberia. In light of this, they have vowed to provide support in key areas such as capacity building, sports medics, youth development, physiotherapy, and the provision of sports equipment.<\/p>\n<p>This collaboration will foster a culture of professionalism within Liberia\u2019s sports institutions, ensuring long-term sustainability and growth. Columbus Crew\u2019s dedication to supporting Liberia through the Ministry of Youth and Sports marks a significant milestone in the development of sports in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Columbus Crew Soccer Club with support Liberia in critical areas such as capacity building, sports medics, youth development, physiotherapy, and providing essential sports equipment, the club\u2019s commitment will help to pave the way for a brighter future for Liberian athletes.<\/p>\n<p>This collaboration highlights the powerful role that sports can play in societal development and demonstrates the Columbus Crew\u2019s commitment to global sports partnerships that make a difference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Liberia Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. Columbus Crew Soccer Club, one of the most successful and established soccer teams in the United States, based in Ohio, has made a significant pledge to contribute to the development of Liberia through the Ministry of Youth and Sports. According to Youth and Sports Minister, Cllr. 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