The horrific crash killed 20 sports officials last Sunday including the sports minister of Togo, who had just watched an African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Leone Stars and Togo.

London-born Kamara, who was making his home debut for Sierra Leone, said: "To get back to Lungi airport from Freetown you have to cross a river, and helicopter is the quickest way to do it.

"The players of each team were due to follow them shortly after, and the helicopter we were going in was actually the very next one."