FIFA condoles death of Sierra Leonean footballers

ISTANBUL FIFA on Wednesday expressed condolences for nine footballers, who died in a road accident in Sierra Leone. "FIFA is shocked and saddened by the tragic death of nine young footballers and the community coach of Makarie FC, following a road accident in Sierra Leone," FIFA said in a statement. "FIFA and the FIFA President express their condolences to their families and loved ones at this difficult time," it added. On Sunday, nine players of Makarie football club died in a road accident in Makeni, northern Sierra Leone.