MONROVIA, Oct. 5 -- Liberia Football Association Executive Committee Member Christian G. Weah Sr. has come to the defense of Rev. Dr. J. Luther Tarpeh, urging football stakeholders and the public to exercise restraint and maintain political unity behind the national team, the Lone Star.

By Christopher C. Walker, christopher.c.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com

Weah's intervention follows growing public criticism directed at the Unity Party Chairman and Lone Star National Mobilization Committee Chairman in the aftermath of Liberia's recent defeat to Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Weah, who stated he has known Tarpeh for years and traveled alongside him to support the national team on away fixtures, including trips t...