African Sports Monthly Feb, 2015 | Page 49

ASM: You know the Country is on the road to recovery from the Ebola Virus outbreak and it has caused a lot of pain and suffering for a people who about little over a decade ago experienced the pains of war what is your message to Sierra Leoneans as the country recovers

Hafsa: I would say “Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” (Oprah Winfrey). And Sierra Leone is a country that has faced many struggles and continues to endure. God gives his toughest battles to those who are strong and that speaks on volumes about us as a people. Through this Ebola outbreak, we have come together as we did about a decade ago during the war. We have shown that no matter what we shall always support our country. Mama Salone will have her day. We are making progress towards better days for our present and future. Hold steady to your beliefs and trust that through all struggle comes a chance to learn and grow.

Hafsatu Kamara with teammate Ugo Eke at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland