Eight players die in car accident

The accident which claimed eight lives also saw several others sustain serious injuries.

The accident occurred while Club Sportif Etoile de Guinee were on their way for a league tie against newly promoted Karfamoriah there on account of the first day of the second-tier season.

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The tragic accident happened on Timbo-Mamou stretch about 250 kilometres from the capital Conakry.

Few months ago top-flight side Wakriya AC were also a victim of a road accident which claimed the lives of three people, including the driver.

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