Wynfred Russell

Wynfred Russell is the Executive Director of Strengthening African Resilience Towards Excellence (SARX), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting cultural and sporting initiatives that connect African communities with the diaspora. Recently, he was in the news due to the cancellation of an international friendly match between Liberia's national football team, the Lone Star, and Minnesota United FC, which was intended to celebrate Liberia's Independence Day and showcase its football talent. Russell expressed disappointment over the visa issues that prevented key members of the Liberian delegation from attending the event, emphasizing the match's significance as a cultural bridge and an opportunity for community empowerment through sports.