By Bonface Osano,

Liberian national team coach  former International James Debbah has drafted Gor Mahia FC defender Dirkir Glay in his squad to face Togo next month June 14^th in the Africa Cup of Nations 2017 qualifiers, the player has confirmed to Soka25east.com.

Dirkir Glay was to leave for Accra Ghana to link up with the team on Tuesday June 2,2015 but he will have to wait till Sunday 7th after Gor Mahia’s  Kenyan Premier League match against Tusker FC on Saturday 6th.

Dirkir Glay did not hide his joy at the calls up speaking to Soka25east.com exclusively

“I feel so happy to be called up to play for my country Liberia because I think its every footballer’s dream to play for his own country  And again I can believe that my name has been mentioned so many times”

“So many people back home in Liberia are right now calling and appreciating me that’s important for me as I feel God’s time is always the best time”Glay told Soka25east.com

The mention of the name Dirkir Glay in Kenya brings smiles to many fans across the country and especially those of the biggest and most decorated club Gor Mahia.

The no nonsense defender’s hardwork finally paid off handsomely as he received his first ever senior team call up to the Liberia National team Lone star courtesy of his exploits in Kenya where he first made a name at Thika United.

Glay is expected to replace Solomon Grimes in the right back position or partner with team Dennis in the central midfield.

Liberia coach James Salinsa Debbah who played for PSG in his heydays will call up 40 overseas players and atleast 24 from the domestic league ahead of the Afcon 2017 qualifiers.

Togo Squad:

 Goalkeeper: Kossi Agassa (Reims), Cedric Mensah (Colmar), Jean-Robert Klomegah (AS Togo Port)

Defenders: Djene Dakonam (Alcorcone), Gafar Mamah (Dacia), Serge Akakpo (Hoverla), Sadate Ouro-Akoriko (Amazulu), Mawouna Amevor (Go Ahead Eagles), Kokou Donou (Semassi), Kossivi Nouwoklo (AS Togo Port), Alban Sabah (Dresde)

Midfielders : Floyd Ayité (Bastia), Dove Wome (SuperSport), Alaixys Romao (Marseille), Prince Segbefia (Zorya), Matthieu Dossevi (Olympiakos), Komlan Amewou (Al Shaab), Lalawele Atakora (Helsingborgs)

Forwards: Jonathan Ayité (Alanyaspor), Camaldine Abraw (Free State Stars), Emmanuel Adebayor (Tottenham), Serge Gakpe (Nantes), Backer Aloenouvor (Al Kharkh)

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Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com