Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, became Guineas transitional president in October this year after leading a coup on September 5 which saw the overthrow of 83-year-old President Conde. And after taking several steps to ensure the country is back to normal as soon as possible, the new president also took time to talk to the country’s football selection. The Syli Nationale are traveling to Cameroon in their quest to win the first AFCON ever. Sleepless nights for Eguavoen ahead of AFCONAnd this quest looks a bit heavier after a meeting with the president. The national team went to the Presidency, where Doumbouya handed them the national flag before they travel to Cameroon and clearly stated the main goal. “The cup or you reimburse the money that’s been invested in you,” the Guinean President told the players, as quoted by African Insider. Guinea newly appointed coach Kaba Diawara and his team are in Group B alongside Malawi, Senegal and Zimbabwe. 🇬🇳 Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya handed over the national flag to the Guinea team ahead of AFCON.“The cup, or you reinburse the money that’s been invested in you!” was the message of the transitional president to the squad.[@avenirguinee] pic.twitter.com/nYptcgvf87— African Insider (@African_Insider) December 27, 2021 The most famous name in the squad is captain Naby Keita from Liverpool, while other players from the European strongest leagues are Mohamed Bayo, who scored 9 goals in 15 games for French Ligue 1 side Clermont Foot, Ilaix Moriba, former Barcelona academy product who joined RB Leipzig at the start of the season, along with Saidou Sow (AS Saint-Etienne/France), and Amadou Diawara (AS Roma/Italy). Will it be enough to defeat AFCON favorites Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria or Senegal, remains to be seen. Haller is fuming over the disrespect of the AFCON and AfricaThe squad, who will have to win or get their money back is: Goalkeepers: Aly Keia (Östersund/Sweden), Ibrahima Kone (Hibernians PC Paola/Malta), Moussa Camara (Horoya AC/Guinea)Defenders: Issiaga Sylla (Toulouse FC/France), Pa Konate (Botev Plovdiv/Bulgaria), Saidou Sow (AS Saint-Etienne/France), Ibrahima Sory Conte (Niort/France), Florentin Pogba (Sochaux/France), Mohamed Aly Camara (Young Boys from Berne/Switzerland), Ousmane Kante (Paris FC/France), Mickael Dyrestam (AD Xanthi/Greece), Antoine Conte (CS Universitatea Craiova/Romania)Midfielders: Amadou Diawara (AS Roma/Italy), Ibrahima Cisse (RFC Seraing/Belgium), Mory Konate (Sint-Truiden/Belgium), Ilaix Moriba (RB Leipzig/Germany), Mamadou Kane (Neftchi Baku/Azerbaijan), Morlaye Sylla (Horoya AC/Guinea), Aguibou Camara (Olympiacos/Greece), Naby Keita (Liverpool/England), Ibrahima Sory Conte Maibra (Bnei Sakhnin FC/Israel)Forwards: Seydouba Soumah (Al Kuwait SC/Kuwait), Morgan Guilavogui (Paris FC/France), Lamarana Diallo (Grenoble/France), Martinez Kante (FC Kairat Almaty/Kazakhstan), Mohamed Bayo (Clermont/France), Sory Kaba (OH Louvain/Belgium)
