Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has flown out of Guinea after a military coup in the country.
The 26-year-old had been representing his country against Morocco in a World Cup qualifier on Monday, when the overthrowing of President Alpha Conde by the military led to the closure of Guinea’s borders.
The Guinea squad was left stranded.
Keita has managed to safely board a flight on Tuesday ahead of returning to Merseyside.
The Morocco squad, which included Wolves defender Romain Saiss, QPR striker Ilias Chair and Watford duo Adam Masina and Imran Louza, were given an escort to leave Guinea on Sunday following embassy-level negotiations.
Liverpool had been in “constant contact” with Keita as they worked to get him out of his homeland and were satisfied he was “safe and well cared for”, a club spokesperson said.
Source: BBC Africa
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