The journey of former Guinea national team captain Papa Camara finally ended on Sunday after being laid to rest in a burial ceremony attended by hundreds of mourners.

Papa Camara ,who was regarded as one of Guinea’s all-time greats died on Wednesday night in Conakry at the age of 66 after a long illness.

Among those present during the ceremony that was held at Stade du 28 Septembre is the president of Guinea’s Football Association, Antonio Souaré.

“Camara made huge sacrifices for Guinean football and his death is a great loss to the nation, Africa and world football,” said Souaré in his tribute at the burial.

The one time assistant coach for Syli Nationale had a beautiful career during his playing days with Conackry giants Hafia FC.

Camara played five African Club Champions Cup finals winning three continental titles with Hafia FC in 1972, 1975 and 1977.

In 1976, Camara finished second best Africa player of the year in a season that was coupled by the national team’s  runners-up finish in that year’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Camara later retired from competitive football in the early 80’s and went on to coach several local clubs.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.