Three days after their humiliation against Rwanda, Guinea’s Syli National showcased ultimate revenge to the same opponent 2-0 on Thursday in Kigali for their last preparation match before the 2021 AFCON.

Rwanda and Guinea met this afternoon to play their second friendly match. In the first match, the Amavubi had won with a clear score of three goals to nil.

Liverpool star, Naby Keita, the last player to join Guinea camp in Kigali, was present this afternoon to help his side overcome a heavy defeat registered on Monday, January 3.

Syli led by Naby Keita as captain, outplayed Rwanda in the first 45 minutes before the head coach decided to rest some of the key players include Naby Keita, Roma’s Amadou Diawara and Issiaga Sylla who ply his trade in french’s side, Toulouse FC.

Syli’s goals were scored by Mohamed Bayo in the 27th minute with an assist from Camara Aguibou. The skipper, Naby Keita doubled the lead in the 35th minute and the score remained unchanged until the final whistle.

This was the first Syli’s victory under the guidance of Kaba Diawara as the head coach. The victory also helps to increase the confidence of this Syli team before their first group match.

Before leaving the country, Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya told Guinean Players to either win the AFCON or return the money spent on them. However, the Syli National have never won the Africa Cup of Nations even if they finished runners up in 1976.

As the 2021 edition is nearly upon us, Guinea will kick off their campaign against Malawi on January 10, before facing Sadio Mané and his fellow countrymen four days later then Zimbabwe on 18th to complete the group B games.

How both Amavubi and Syli National lined up in a second friendly match

Rwanda XI: Pierre Ishimwe, Ally Omar Serumogo, Eric Rutanga, Faustin Usengimana, Prince Buregeya, Bosco Ruboneka, Blaise Nishimwe, Janvier Benedata, Lague Byiringiro, Muhadjiri Hakizimana (c), and Ernest Sugira

Guinea XI: Aly Keïta, Saidou Sow, Mohamed Ali Camara, Ibrahima Sory Conte, Ibrahima Cissé, Issiaga Sylla, Amadou Diawara, Naby Keïta (c), Aguibou Camara, José Martinez Kanté, Mohamed Lamine Bayo, and Ibrahim Koné.

Muhadjiri Hakizimana, Danny Usengimana and Fred Muhozi all on target as Rwanda ease to 3-0 International friendly win over Syli National of Guinea at the Amahoro Stadium on Monday, January 3, 2022.

As part of preparations for the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, Guinea’s Syli National arrived in Kigali on December 28 for a training camp that would allow them play two friendly matches against Amavubi of Rwanda.

January 3, 2022 at Amahoro Stadium, Guinea led by newly appointed head coach, Kaba Diawara lost to Rwanda in the first friendly match. Liverpool’s Naby Keita did not play this game as he landed in Kigali this evening, however he is expected to be available for second match on Thursday, January 6.

In the 24th minute of the match, thanks to the gift from Ousmane Kanté, Muhadjiri Hakizimana sent the ball straight into the net to give Amavubi the lead.

2 minutes after the break, a brilliant pass from Ernest Sugira found Danny Usengimana, and the Police FC attacker made no mistake with the finish to make it 2-0.

The man on fire, Fred Muhozi, gave Rwanda the third goal just eight minutes into his international debut. Muhozi who replaced Lague Byiringiro in 64th minutes, found the back of the net in the 72nd minutes. Another assist from Ernest Sugira.

Vincent Mashami’s side secured their first victory of 2022 with a comfortable win over Syli National. The two teams face off again in a second friendly game in 72 hours.

STARTING LINEUPS

Rwanda: Hakizimana Adolphe, Ali Serumogo, Faustin Usengimana, Clément Niyigena, Claude Niyomugabo, Bosco Ruboneka, Kevin Muhire, Lague Byiringiro, Muhadjiri Hakizimana (C), Danny Usengimana, and Yves Mugunga.

Guinea: Ibrahima Koné, Mohamed Camara, Ousmane Kanté, Ibrahima Conté, Issiaga Sylla (C), Mamadou Koné, Amadou Diawara, Moriba Kourouma, Aguibou Camara, Sory Kaba, and Mohamed Lamine Bayo.