Monrovia, July 12 -- Renowned Human Rights Lawyer, Atty. Samuel Koffi Woods, has promised to work with relevant stakeholders to set up a national fund for the welfare of former sports icons in the country.

The fund, he said, would be used to seek the wellbeing of former players, coaches and athletes who may be in need.

The Liberian lawyer's statement comes as a result of a recent story published by FrontPageAfrica on June 30, highlighting an SOS call for two ailing Liberian coaches - Robert Lartey and Jokar Wreachar - which prompted a visit to the home of Mr. Wreachar.

Coach Wreachar has been sick for several years since his return to the country in 2007.

Atty. Woods was accompanied by the opposition Collaborating Political Parties le...