Sierra Leone’s Sankoh feels ‘safe in Turkey’ amid political tension

Sierra Leone midfielder Alfred Sankoh

Sierra Leone international Alfred Sankoh, who has signed for Turkish second tier league club Denizlispor, insists he feels safe in Turkey despite the current political tension in the country.

A three-month state of emergency is in place in Turkey as a result of a failed military coup attempt on 15 July, but Sankoh is not tempted to leave.

“I’m aware of the current political situation in Turkey but I feel safe playing there,” the 27-year old Sankoh told BBC Sport.

I’m aware of the current political situation in Turkey but I feel safe playing there

Alfred SankohSierra Leone and Denizlispor midfielder

Hundreds of people including civilians were killed and thousands injured during the coup attempt and more than 6,000 people have so far been arrested.

Sankoh admitted …

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