The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has extended heartfelt condolences to the Fédération Guinéenne de Football (FGF) following a tragic stampede at a football stadium in Guinea.

The incident, which occurred during a high-profile match, claimed multiple lives and left many injured.

In a statement, the SLFA expressed solidarity with the people of Guinea, the FGF, and the grieving families, emphasizing the shared sorrow felt by the football community. The SLFA also called for improved safety measures at sporting events to prevent future tragedies.

Football federations and fans across the region have joined in mourning, highlighting the unifying power of the sport even in moments of profound loss.

See attached press release: