Former Sierra Leone National team player, Umaru Deen Sesay has died.

Sierraloaded reports that the legendary footballet died on Wednesday after a brief illness.

Umaru was a one-time football player of Mighty Blackpool and the Sierra Leone National team – Leone stars.

Deen Sesay, was a calm and fine gentleman who showed profound love and support to our beautiful game(football)

May Allah provide him al jannah firdaus.