Executive Mansion, Monrovia - President Joseph N. Boakai is commending Liberian athletes for their outstanding performance at the 13th African Games held in Accra, Ghana. The Liberian national soccer team, the Lone Star, also received praise from the President for their 2-0 win against the Djibouti Team in Morocco. 

The President expressed his gratitude and admiration to the athletes for their impressive performances, which helped promote Liberia's image. He conveyed his pride in the athletes who are primarily residents of the United States and had flown to represent Liberia in the continental games. The President’s sentiments were conveyed through a special telephone conversation held with Mr. Malcolm Joseph, Head of the Liberian National Olympic Committee Delegation who is with the athletes in Accra. The Liberian athletes won four prestigious medals in various competitions, including track and field, table tennis, boxing, and taekwondo. 

Liberian track and field athlete Maia McCoy received a silver medal, becoming Africa's second-fastest woman after clocking 11.49 seconds in the 100-meter and 4X4 relay. 

The Scrabble Squad won the second silver medal, while Liberia's Grace Fahnbulleh won bronze in the women's boxing category. 

The President congratulated the athletes for their sacrifices and resilience, highlighting the meaningful day for the resurgence of the spirit of love and patriotism in Liberia. Regarding the Lone Star's victory, the President welcomed it and urged Liberians to look forward to the return match with optimism and confidence.