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Cousin of Liverpool star Naby Keita confirmed as one of nine dead in bus crash involving Guinean football team

The cousin of Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has tragically died in a bus crash in Guinea.

Almamy Keita is one of the nine players from second division side Etoile de Guinee who were killed in the incident on Thursday.

It has been reported that a further 19 people were injured in the crash with 17 of those considered to be in a serious condition.

The cousin of Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has tragically died in a bus crash in Guinea
Keita posted a tribute on social media, saying he was 'shocked, sad and heartbroken'

The crash took place just outside the city of Mamou, located 250 kilometres away from capital Conakry, with the team on their way to play their first league game of the season in Kankan.