Following
the news of the tragic plane crash that involved the Brazilian team Associação
Chapecoense de Futebol, on their travel to Medellin for the Copa Sudamericana,
Gambia Football Federation president Lamin Kabba Bajo has expressed his shock
and condolences at the tragic accident that occurred recently.
Mr
Bajo said: “This accident is really a sad happening for world football and I
must register on behalf of the Gambia Football Federation and The Gambia as a
country my heartfelt condolences to the families of the dead and the Brazilian
people in general for this difficult moment and event.”
President
Bajo felt “so sorry for his counterpart” in Brazil and prayed for the departed
souls to rest in peace.
“I
also want to further extend our condolences to the Brazilian media community
for the great loss they have suffered,” he said.
The
aircraft is reported to have been carrying 72 passengers and nine crew members
that also included the Brazilian team’s delegation and members of the media.
