Jonah Sarwieh

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Jonah Sarwieh
Personal information
Date of birth (1975-09-24) 24 September 1975 (age 48)
Place of birth Monrovia, Liberia
Position(s) Midfielder
International career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1994–2004 Liberia 6 (0)

Jonah Sarwieh (born 24 September 1975) is a Liberian footballer. He played in six matches for the Liberia national football team from 1994 to 2004. [1] He was also named in Liberia's squad for the 1996 African Cup of Nations tournament. [2]

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References

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