Guinea Draws with Malawi in AFCON Qualifiers
In a crucial match in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Guinea managed to secure a 2-2 draw against their hosts, Malawi, in the final round of Group D.
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First Half Drama
The first half of the match saw Malawi take the lead with a goal from Robert Saizi in the 23rd minute. However, Guinea quickly responded, with Aguibo Camara finding the net in the 56th minute.
Second Half Thrills
The second half continued to deliver excitement as Saido Sow scored Guinea’s second goal just two minutes later, in the 58th minute. But Malawi wasn’t ready to give up, and Lawrence Chazia scored the equalizer for Malawi just two minutes before the final whistle.
Naby Keita’s Absence
Notably, Guinea played without their star and captain, Naby Keita, who was exempted from the current camp after Guinea secured qualification for the Nations Cup.
Group Standings
With this draw, Guinea’s national team collected 10 points, securing the fourth-place position in Group D, which was led by the Egyptian national team with 15 points. Malawi’s national team ranked third with 5 points, followed by the Ethiopian national team with 4 points.