{"id":43310,"date":"2025-03-01T18:05:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T18:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/concern-grows-for-mental-health-of-former-leone-stars-player-alpha-lansana"},"modified":"2025-03-01T18:05:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T18:05:28","slug":"concern-grows-for-mental-health-of-former-leone-stars-player-alpha-lansana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/concern-grows-for-mental-health-of-former-leone-stars-player-alpha-lansana","title":{"rendered":"Concern Grows for Mental Health of Former Leone Stars Player Alpha Lansana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The football community in Sierra Leone has expressed deep concern over the recent unusual behavior of former Leone Stars midfielder Alpha Lansana, popularly known as Mark Fish.<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicate that the veteran player has been seen walking long distances daily, displaying behavior that has raised alarm among fans and former teammates.<\/p>\n<p>Lansana, who was once a key figure in Sierra Leonean football, has recently been playing for veteran teams at the Kingtom Academy, showing glimpses of the talent that made him a respected midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>However, his recent actions suggest that he may be going through personal struggles. Many who have come across him have noted his distressed appearance, prompting calls for urgent intervention to ensure his well-being.<\/p>\n<p>In light of this situation, football stakeholders, former teammates, and well-wishers are calling for immediate support for the Leone Stars legend. Given his contributions to the national team, many believe that he deserves assistance to help him through whatever difficulties he may be facing.<\/p>\n<p>This is a clarion call to authorities, the football fraternity, and the wider public to come together and support one of Sierra Leone\u2019s football greats before his condition worsens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. The football community in Sierra Leone has expressed deep concern over the recent unusual behavior of former Leone Stars midfielder Alpha Lansana, popularly known as Mark Fish. Reports indicate that the veteran player has been seen walking long distances daily, displaying behavior that has raised alarm among fans and former teammates. 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