Khadi played for Sierra Leone in the sixties and seventies and also turned out for five local clubs including the country's two most popular clubs, East End Lions and Mighty Blackpool.

BBC: Sierra Leone Football Association president Nahim Khadi

The former defender represented the Leone Stars in the sixties and seventies, and counts leading sides Mighty Blackpool and East End Lions among the five Sierra Leone clubs he played for.

BBC: Sierra Leone FA boss seeks truce

The opening weekend will kick-off with a bang with derbies across the country and it includes the biggest game in Sierra Leone as East End Lions meet arch-rivals Mighty Blackpool on Sunday.

BBC: Sierra Leone league dispute over