Jenkins Cooper

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Jenkins Cooper
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Date of birth (1975-04-15) 15 April 1975 (age 48)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1994–2001 Liberia 13 (1)

Jenkins Cooper (born 15 April 1975) is a Liberian footballer. He played in 13 matches for the Liberia national football team from 1994 to 2001. [1] He was also named in Liberia's squad for the 1996 African Cup of Nations tournament. [2]

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References

  1. "Jenkins Cooper". National Football Teams. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  2. "African Nations Cup 1996 - Final Tournament Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 8 May 2021.