President George Weah pay tributes to Kobe Bryant

Liberia President and former FIFA world footballer of the Year, George Weah have paid tributes to the tragic demise of the NBA basketball legend, Kobe Bryant and his daughter,Gianna who died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Califonia, on Sunday.

Bryant was among the passengers traveling onboard the helicopter. Nine people died in the crash, including the pilot, said Alex Villanueva, the Los Angeles County sheriff, during a news conference.

Weah stated on his twitter handle: ‘It is with great sadness that I’ve learned of the passing of Basketball legend Kobe Bryant & his young daughter Gianna. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and surviving children, the National Basketball Association, most especially the Los Angeles Lakers organization George Weah @GeorgeWeahOf

‘For the loss of their loved one, friend and colleague. This is not only a sad day for them, but for the entire sports world, as we are all devastated by this tragedy. This is a poignant moment for all of us sports enthusiasts, as the world has lost a great soul whose legacy'.