Former Sierra Leone International Killed in Road Accident Involving His Team, Port Authority

• Port Authority FC were involved in a deadly road accident on Tuesday night
• The accident killed their coach and former Sierra Leone star, Lamin Bangura
• The team were on the road travelling to their match against Kahunla Rangers

Tragedy struck Sierra Leone football club Port Authority FC was involved in a road accident which took the life of former Sierra Leone international Lamin Bangura.

The accident occurred on Tuesday night when the team was travelling for their match against Kahunla Rangers on Wednesday, March 27.

According to Gleaner Newspaper, Bangura died at the Rokupa government hospital. Other passengers received serious injuries and are in hospital receiving emergency care.

The Sierra Leone Football Association confirmed the news early Wednesday, March 27.

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Port Authority are 11th in the 18-team Sierra Leone Premier League with 22 points after 18 matches.

Bangura was a beloved figure in Sierra Leone football and his death leaves an indelible mark in the West African nation.

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The league will likely postpone upcoming matches as a sign of respect to those who lost their lives in the fatal road accident.

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