Josiah Nils Johnson (born 27 July 1939) is a Liberian former

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player, manager, and administrator, who played for and managed the Liberian national side. He played as a midfielder. He was also a presidential security guard and politician.

Career

Johnson was born on 27 July 1939 in Botaw. The family moved to Monrovia, and he began playing football for Youth Leaders. He then moved to Connections, where he made his international debut in 1958. He then moved to Barrolle in 1959, staying there until 1971, when he began his coaching career. During his time with Barolle he trained with and worked for the Special Security Service, the Presidential security team. He trained as a coach in West Germany, and then became head coach of the national team. He was replaced as head coach by German Bert Trautmann in 1978. Johnson remained with the national team set-up to assist Trautmann. In the 1980s he moved into football administration, and also served as Deputy Minister of Sports.

Personal life

He is the father of national team player Dulee Johnson.

References

1939 births Living people Liberian men's footballers Liberia men's international footballers Men's association football midfielders Liberian football managers Liberia national football team managers Liberian politicians {{Liberia-footy-bio-stub