Liberia: Dreams Turned Nightmare - Liberian Footballers Reportedly Stranded, Unpaid in Albania

Monrovia — Hope has turned into hardship for some Liberian footballers. They recently transferred to Albanian club FK Apolonia. Players Jenkins Sieh and Augustine Mulbah Jr. are reportedly stranded in Albania. They face poor living conditions and unpaid wages, according to sources.

The players signed permanent contracts with FK Apolonia. This transfer was arranged through a partnership between ES Sport Management and the club. The goal was to help the athletes develop their careers and gain international exposure.

Augustine Mulbah Jr. and Jenkins Sieh arrived in Albania on February 10, 2025. They began their journey with FK Apolonia, later joined by Robin Kane Henry from Fassell FC. However, reports indicate that their reality is quite different.

Sources claim the players have participated in matches without receiving salaries. There is also uncertainty about who has been collecting their wages. This situation has left them in a precarious state.

The players are reportedly living in inadequate conditions, sharing a cramped room. Their daily lives consist of traveling between this space and the football pitch for practice or matches. They have limited social interaction outside of these obligations.

The lack of financial support makes it hard for them to sustain themselves or return home to Liberia. This financial struggle effectively leaves them stranded far from family and support networks.

Efforts to verify these claims through FK Apolonia and ES Sport Management have failed so far. The seriousness of these allegations has raised concerns within the Liberian football community and among diaspora groups in Europe.

Meanwhile, Robin Kane Henry's agency, ES Sport Management, ended its relationship with him after four years due to disagreements during his stay in Albania.

This situation raises serious questions about how international players are treated by clubs and management agencies. It highlights the potential pitfalls young athletes face when seeking opportunities abroad.

The plight of these Liberian footballers underscores the need for greater transparency in player transfers and contracts. FrontPage Africa will continue seeking comments from FK Apolonia, ES Sport Management, and the involved players as this story develops.