
18/07/2025
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
The Guinean Basketball Federation (FGBB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, informs the public, the Gambian authorities, and FIBA that a road traffic accident involving the Gambian sports delegation—on their way to Conakry for the U16 Zone 2 FIBA Africa qualifying tournament—occurred on Thursday, July 17, 2025, around 7:00 PM in Linsan (Kindia Prefecture).
According to information gathered from the local health authorities, no loss of human life has been reported. However, several injuries have been recorded, the injured have been stabilized and are currently under observation at the regional hospital in Kindia.
Upon receiving news of the incident, Guinean authorities, FIBA through its Zone 2 President, as well as the Executive Bureau of FGBB, promptly mobilized and took immediate measures to ensure quick and effective medical care for the injured at nearby healthcare facilities.
The Gambian authorities have been informed of the situation by their Guinean counterparts.
While wishing a speedy recovery to the injured, the FGBB remains committed—with the support of the relevant authorities—to facilitating the transfer of the entire delegation to Conakry in preparation for their return to Banjul.
Conakry, July 17, 2025
Source: Mbaye Camara Journalist.