Salah, Essien and African stars seek support for victims of Beirut explosion

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Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez joined other African stars to sympathise with victims of the Beirut blast.

According to reports, the huge explosion happened in the port area in Lebanese capital with at least 73 people killed while at least 2,750 were injured.

Several world leaders have reacted to the blast in Lebanon, and African players have taken similar step to express their support for people in the country.

 

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??? ?? shocking and sad news ! My thoughts and prayers are with all the victims in Beirut ! #prayforbeirut

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We Pray for Lebanon ?? ????????????#Beirut

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