Paulo Duarte names Guinea squad to face Bafana Bafana in AFCON qualifier

Paulo Jorge Duarte, coach of Burkina Faso reacts argues with refere during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Afcon SemiFinal match between Burkina Faso and Egypt at the Libreville Stadium in Gabon on 01 February 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Guinea head coach Paulo Duarte has named his squad to take on South Africa and Kenya in their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The National Elephants take on Bafana Bafana at the Orlando Amstel Arena on 26 September and the Harambee Stars at home on 1 October.

A number of overseas-based players have been included by Duarte, namely Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy, who has 11 goals in 28 national team appearances.

Also included are Cercle Brugge defender Ibrahim Diakite and Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba, but former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has missed out on selection.

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Guinea’s Final 25-Man Squad

Goalkeepers:

Soumaila Sylla, Mory Keita, Mohamed Camara

Defenders:

Sekou Sylla, Mohamed Soumah, Ibrahima Breze Fofana, Mory Konate, Saidou Sow, Aboubacar Keita, Ibrahim Diakite

Midfielders:

Madiou Keita, Lass Kourouma, Seydouba Cissé, Ilaix Moriba, Ousmane Diabate, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura

Forwards:

Morlaye Sylla, Aguibou Camara, Yadaly Diaby, Aliou Balde, Mohamed Bangoura, Ousmane Camara, Serhou Guirassy, Abdoul Traore, Lamine Diaby-Fadiga