Due to the recrudescence of civil war in Liberia in the 1990s, Naplah eventually moved to Ghana, his father's homeland.
[3] Agreeing a free contract with German lower-league side 1.
SC Norderstedt in September 1999,[4] Naplah previously played for Tampines Rovers and Balestier Central in Singapore, leaving the former in June 1999.
[6] Taking up a youth coaching position at the International Soccer Academy in Singapore, the former Liberian international has led some of their teams to the Gothia Cup, a global tournament for youth sides.
[3] He has called on the Singapore national team to play friendlies against better opposition.