MONROVIA, Sept. 8 -- Former Liberian international James Salinsa Debbah has praised President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. for personally visiting veteran football icon Josiah Nils Johnson, describing the gesture as an unprecedented act of humility and national recognition for one of the country's sporting pioneers.

By Christopher C. Walker | christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com

President Boakai, Liberia's Chief Patron of Sports, visited Johnson popularly known as "JNJ" at his residence in Barnesville, Gardnersville Township, on Saturday, September 5.

Debbah, who benefited directly from Johnson's coaching and mentorship, stated that the significance of the President's visit may not be fully understood by many Liberians right away, ...