Guinea 1-0 Kenya: Guirassy strike gives Guinea victory in AFCON qualifying

Guinea began their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Kenya in Match Round 2, thanks to Serhou Guirassy’s first-half goal.

Guinea

• M. Camara
• I. Fofana
• Mohamed Soumah
• A. Keita
• S. Sylla
• Ousmane Diabate
• S. Cissé
• A. Balde
• A. Traoré
• Y. Diaby
• S. Guirassy

Kenya

• R. Onyango
• M. Kibwage
• F. Odhiambo
• M. Okwaro
• Duke Ooga Abuya
• J. Ochieng
• M. Obiero

Substitutions:

Guinea

• A. Keita (M. Konaté, 45)
• A. Balde (A. Camara, 60)
• S. Cissé (I. Bangoura, 60)
• A. Traoré (O. Camara, 76)
• Y. Diaby (L. Diaby-Fadiga, 83)

Kenya

• M. Obiero (T. Ouma, 45)
• J. Ochieng (R. Ogam, 45)

Ball possession:

Guirassy broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute, finishing to give Guinea the lead after a closely contested opening period.

Passes:

Kenya were unable to find an equaliser despite competing strongly in the second half, as Guinea’s defence held firm to secure three important points.

Defense:

The match was decided by a single moment of quality from Guirassy. Guinea’s forward was the most effective player in front of goal and ultimately produced the finish that separated the two sides.

Face-to-face:

Kenya created pressure after the interval but were unable to convert their opportunities. Guinea’s defensive organisation ensured that the visitors’ attempts did not result in a goal.

Fouls:

• Yellow cards:
• M. Camara (Guinea) at 64 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Guinea – WL
• Kenya – LD

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

1. None (7, Mauritius)
2. E. Colley (3, Gambia)
3. Hazem Mastouri (2, Tunisia)
4. Chamito (2, Mozambique)
5. Franculino Djú (2, Guinea-Bissau)

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Guinea will play with Eritrea. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
• Kenya will play with South Africa. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.