Guinea coach Paulo Duarte has named a 25-man squad for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Kenya, with the Syli National set to face South Africa before hosting the Harambee Stars in Conakry.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsGuinea will open their Group K campaign away to South Africa at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg on 26 September, before hosting Kenya five days later on Thursday, 1 October.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962394##Duarte has recalled several players to the national team, including Ilaix Moriba Kourouma, Madiou Keïta and Saïdou Sow, while Kalmar FF defender Aboubacar Keïta has received his first senior international call-up.Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy is also part of the squad, and is expected to lead Guinea's attack against South Africa and Kenya.However, several established players have been left out of the squad, including former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keïta, Mohamed Mady Camara, Cheick Oumar Condé, Dembo Sylla, Morgan Guilavogui and Issiaga Sylla. Mohamed Bayo is also absent from the squad facing Kenya.Rising Stars face Burundi test as U20 AFCON qualification race beginsMoriba's return adds experience to a Guinea midfield that also features Madiou Keïta, Lass Kourouma, Seydouba Cissé, Ousmane Diabaté and Ibrahima Sory Bangoura.The midfielder returns to the national set-up after a period away, and will be part of Duarte's plans for the opening two qualifiers. Madiou Keïta has also been recalled, while Saïdou Sow returns to strengthen the defence.Guinea's defensive options for the Kenya clash include Sékou Sylla, Mohamed Soumah, Ibrahima Brèze Fofana, Mory Konaté, Aboubacar Keïta and Ibrahim Diakité.Gor Mahia introduce season tickets for 2026/27 seasonAboubacar Keïta is the only player in the squad receiving his first senior international call-up.The 26-year-old defender was born in New York, and started his professional career in Major League Soccer, where he played for Columbus Crew, Colorado Rapids and St Louis City.Keïta won the MLS Cup with Columbus Crew in 2020 before moving to Europe, where he currently plays for Swedish side Kalmar FF.Kenya's defence will have to contend with Guirassy, one of Guinea's most prominent attacking players.Rising Stars face Burundi test as U20 AFCON qualification race beginsThe Borussia Dortmund striker is joined in the squad by Aguibou Camara, Yadaly Diaby, Aliou Baldé, Mohamed Bangoura, Ousmane Camara, Abdoul Traoré and Lamine Diaby-Fadiga. Morlaye Sylla is also included.Guinea squad to face KenyaGoalkeepers: Soumaïla Sylla, Mory Keïta, Mohamed Camara.Defenders: Sékou Sylla, Mohamed Soumah, Ibrahima Brèze Fofana, Mory Konaté, Saïdou Sow, Aboubacar Keïta, Ibrahim Diakité.Midfielders: Madiou Keïta, Lass Kourouma, Seydouba Cissé, Ilaix Moriba Kourouma, Ousmane Diabaté, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Morlaye Sylla.Forwards: Aguibou Camara, Yadaly Diaby, Aliou Baldé, Mohamed Bangoura, Ousmane Camara, Serhou Guirassy, Abdoul Traoré, Lamine Diaby-Fadiga.Kakamega Homeboyz launch new kits ahead of 2026-2027 FKF Premier League season [PHOTOS]