Concord Times (Freetown)
Sahr Morris Jr.
28 February 2008
Freetown — The Sierra Leone Amputee team is seeking help from government to take part in the second edition of the Amputee Football Federation of Africa (AFFA) Nations Cup in Monrovia, Liberia.
The competition is expected to kick off from the 30th March to the 14th of April and the Public Relations Officer of the Sierra Leone amputee club, Albert Mustapha told Concord Sports that they are ready to represent the country in this year's competition.
He noted that their preparation is on but they need the help of government to facilitate their movement in representing the country for the forthcoming nation's cup.
Mustapha said, AFFA has already written an invitation letter to the Sierra Leone national team.
According to the letter which was signed by AFFA President, Rev. Robert Mawlue Karloh, each nation must comprise of 20-man delegate including a referee.
However AFFA stated that it will be responsible for the lodging and feeding of the delegates while participating nations would only bear their cost of transportation.
The AFFA, letter also stated that this year's tournament is expected to attract ten national teams: the host nation, Liberia, defending champions Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Angola, Tanzania, Benin, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone.
The competition was hosted last year in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Three national teams participated and Ghana emerged champions.
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