The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ended a three-day medical course at the SKD Sports Complex for doctors and Sports medics in Liberia.

CAF Medical Committee member Yasser Abdel Rahman of Egypt, a professor of Cardiology and Dr. Biubakary Sidiki CAF Medical Manager of Cameroon were the facilitators of the course from 24-26 August.

Nearly 90 participants including doctors and sports medics of various clubs and national teams were drilled through the following: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Age Cheating, and Gender Verification.

The three-day medical course was a medium through which the LFA sought to keep its sports medics up to date with the world of football.

Prof Rahman and Dr. Sidiki were locally assisted by Dr. Clarence Yaskey, Dr. Moses Tarawali, Dr. Torsou Jallabah, Dr. Philderald Pratt, Jumah Kollie (MPH), and David Zomo (BSN).

Dr. Yaskey expressed his gratitude and believed the long awaited medical course was the beginning of Liberia getting on par with the sub-region.

Both Prof Rahman and Dr. Sidiki pledged their wholesome support in person to assist the LFA when there’s a need.

LFA president Mustapha Raji thanked both facilitators and urged the participants to use the knowledge gained.

“It’s an exciting moment for me today that we have started a new path, reactivating sports medicine in Liberia.

“Thanks to our doctors…,and we hope that our medics from clubs will use the knowledge not just for football, but to serve as ambassadors to share with other…,” Mr. Raji emphasized.

Prof Rahman and Dr. Sidiki were adorned with gifts by the participants as signs of appreciation.

Hence, Hannah Kollie on behalf of the participants gave offertory of thanks to CAF and LFA while pleading with the latter to seek more opportunities of such.
Below is a partial gallery of the closing ceremony