President George Weah, Toure, others pay tributes to Kobe Bryant

Liberia President and former FIFA world footballer of the Year, George Weah, former Manchester City star, Yaya Toure and ex-Super Eagles defender, Godfrey Oboabona, 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.

1/1 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 pic.twitter.com/fKqLslc6JN

— George Weah (@GeorgeWeahOff) January 26, 2020

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

So sad 😞

RIP Kobe and Gianna Bryant 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/gmjJjsaoTD

— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) January 26, 2020

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‘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

In the same vein,  Toure and  Oboabona also reacted to the death of former Los Angeles Lakers star.

Words fail me at this moment 🕯️🕯️😰😭😢#KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/b9Ow73shsi

— Godfrey Oboabona (MON) (@oboabona) January 26, 2020