Guinea Announces Squad for CAN 2015 Qualifiers Against Ghana
Head coach Michel Dussuyer has unveiled Guinea’s 23-man squad for the upcoming 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ghana, set for October 11 in Casablanca (moved due to the Ebola crisis) and October 14 in Tamale, Ghana.
🔄 Key Returns
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Mohamed Lamine Yattara (Lyon)
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Sadio Diallo (Lorient)
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Florentin Pogba (Saint-Étienne)
These players return after injury layoffs and bring strength and experience to the Syli National.
❌ Notable Absentees
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Lass Bangoura, who featured in the previous games against Togo and Uganda, has been left out.
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Issiaga Sylla returns after suspension from the red card against Togo.
📊 Group Standings
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Ghana – 4 pts
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Uganda – 4 pts
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Guinea – 3 pts
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Togo – 0 pts
Guinea will aim to close the gap and boost their qualification hopes with a solid performance over both legs.
🧤 Goalkeepers
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Aboubacar Camara (Murcia, Spain)
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Naby Yattara (Arles Avignon, France)
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Abdoul Aziz Kéita (AS Kaloum, Guinea)
🛡️ Defenders
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Fodé Camara (Horoya AC, Guinea)
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Abdoulaye Cissé (Angers, France)
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Mohamed Diarra (Odense, Denmark)
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Djibril Tamsir Paye (Zulte Waregem, Belgium)
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Florentin Pogba (Saint-Étienne, France)
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Issiaga Sylla (Toulouse, France)
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Kamil Zayatte (Sheffield Wednesday, England)
⚙️ Midfielders
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Lanfia Camara (RC Mechelen, Belgium)
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Kevin Constant (Trabzonspor, Turkey)
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Ibrahima Conté (Anderlecht, Belgium)
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Sadio Diallo (Lorient, France)
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Boubacar Fofana (Sporting Madeira, Portugal)
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Naby Keita (Red Bull Salzburg, Austria)
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Guy Michel Landel (Orduspor, Turkey)
🎯 Forwards
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Ismael Bangoura (FC Nantes)
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Abdoul Razzagui Camara (Angers, France)
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Seydouba Soumah (Slovan Bratislava, Slovakia)
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Idrissa Sylla (Zulte Waregem, Belgium)
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Ibrahima Traoré (Borussia Mönchengladbach, Germany)
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Mohamed Lamine Yattara (Lyon, France)
📝 Summary
With several key players returning and Guinea just one point behind group leaders, the home and away matches against Ghana are critical for their AFCON 2015 qualification hopes. Coach Dussuyer will be counting on a blend of youth and experience to deliver.
Stay tuned for match previews and player updates!
