Morciré Sylla (3 March 1948 or 22 September 1948– 12 August 2005) was a Guinea international

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forward.

Career

Born in

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, Sylla played several youth sports, including football, volleyball, basketball and handball. He started playing senior football with local side Hafia F.C., and would play any field position. Sylla represented Guinea at the

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in Mexico City where, in the opening ceremony, he was the first ever Olympic flag bearer for Guinea. He also made several appearances for the senior

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, and played at the

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and

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finals.

Personal

Sylla died at age 57 on 12 August 2005.

References

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* 1948 births 2005 deaths People from Kindia Guinean men's footballers Guinea men's international footballers Olympic footballers for Guinea Footballers at the 1968 Summer Olympics 1974 African Cup of Nations players 1976 African Cup of Nations players Hafia FC players Men's association football forwards {{Guinea-footy-bio-stub