Guinea midfielder excluded from AFCON squad over BIZARRE altercation with the manager: Report

Morlaye Sylla outcasted from the team after accusing manager of stealing!

Guinea midfielder excluded from AFCON squad over BIZARRE altercation with the manager: Report

Morlaye Sylla with Vinicius Jr. (Source: DailyMail)

In a shocking turn of events for the Guinea National Football Team midfielder, Morlaye Sylla has been left out of the squad that would be on its way to compete in the African Cup Of Nations. The midfielder had a dispute with the team’s manager, Kaba Diawara, whom he is accusing of stealing a prized possession he had earned while playing the game.

When Guinea played against Brazil in their 4-1 loss, Sylla had swapped jerseys with Brazil’s young sensation, Vinicius Jr. The fallout happened after the shirt went missing from the dressing room after the game. Sylla accused and pointed fingers at his teammates, eventually putting all the blame on the manager.

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Morlaye Sylla insisted that a thorough investigation should be conducted regarding the situation. Tensions escalated in the dressing room, and Sylla refused to apologize for his behavior, resulting in him being outcasted from the AFCON squad.

Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita captains Guinea’s squad and will face Cameroon, Gambia, and reigning champion Senegal. Sylla will miss AFCON after ‘accusing’ the manager of ‘stealing’, as Guinea looks to perform without him.

Football for Schools programme launched by FIFA in Guinea

Guinea takes the lead in school football excellence. Securing victory in the CAF African Schools Championship through CS Ben Sekou Sylla. The triumph in South Africa on April 8 is not only a source of inspiration for Guinean schoolchildren. It also aligns with the launch of the Football for Schools program in Guinea from April 26-28.

Football for schools Launched by FIFA in Guinea
Football for Schools launched by FIFA in Guinea. (Source: FIFA)

As the 17th African country to participate in this initiative by FIFA. Guinea aims to make football more accessible to young minds by integrating footballing activities into the education system. In a lively event attended by 100 children and 46 educators, the program kickstarted with a countrywide project in Conakry.

Guided by Aly Badra Cisse, head of physical education at CS Ben Sekou Sylla School, educators held a three-day seminar. They geared up to share insights with 51 Conakry schools in the pilot phase, aiming to extend benefits nationwide. Football for Schools in Guinea strives to be a catalyst for inclusivity, education, and nurturing future football talents.

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