Sierra Leone is in a state of grief as a tragic accident has occurred, involving players of premier league club, Ports Authority, who were traveling to the provinces for a league match.
Team coach, Lamin Bangura has been confirmed dead from the accident. Other officials and players were said to have been injured.
The bus conveying the players crashed into a stationary vehicle by the side of the road on the Masiaka – Bo Highway.
Port Authority players and officials were on their way to Kenema to play against Kahunla Rangers Football Club in the ongoing Leone Rock Premier League.
Earlier reports said that the head coach, Lamin Bangura , and goalkeeper coach Habib ,who were seated in front of the team bus, suffered broken legs . But news filtering in later reported that Coach Bangura died while receiving treatment at the hospital.
Below is a press statement from the Sierra Leone Premier League Board
