Former Liberian national team skipper John Menyongar has signed a one-year contract with JSW Sports, the Bengaluru-based I-League Club.
A striker and attacking midfielder, Menyongar’s first tryst with India was with United Sikkim in the second division before he signed for Shillong Lajong in the I-League for the 2011-12 season.
The 33-year-old’s last switch was a loan move to Goan team Dempo last season.
“I am extremely happy to sign with JSW and am looking forward to giving my best this season. I was very impressed with the club’s plans for the future and wanted to be a part of this professional set up. My main focus will be to train well and have a successful season,” Menyongar said on Saturday after signing the deal.
“John is the kind of player who can be expected to create goal scoring chances as well as score. He is bound to bring a lot to the team,” said Pradhyum Reddy, assistant coach at JSW Sports.
Menyongar, who has scored more than 100 professional goals, has a decade of experience with clubs in America and has even had the legendary Liberian striker George Weah for a teammate in national colours.
Arvind Narayan from Libero Sports Partner, who is also Menyongar’s Fifa licensed agent, said,
“Menyongar is a quality player and will be a great addition to JSW. He will help JSW in their quest for winning titles on all fronts. We wish him all the best.”