The nation of Sierra Leone and the entire football family in Africa is mourning the death of 9 football players and their coach in a deadly car accident that took place on Sunday along the Makoth and Makarie road way in the Bombali District.
The NEFRA Public Relations Officer, Mohamed Papa B, confirmed the sad news.
A total of 30 individuals, 25 players, a coach and officials were in a mini-bus when it collided with a full loaded truck - head-on collision whose accident are always gruesome.
He said " among the nine football players, defender Anward Koroma, Daniel Kanu, a goalkeeper and head coach Samuel Kanu were among the deceased. They were returning from a successful community football gala.
About 20 seriously injured, some reported to be in critical condition in Makeni Regional Hospital.
As the North East football Association suspends football activities till all player are being paid their last respect.
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