The military coup that took place in Guinea led to negative consequences for both world football and Russian.

The country has canceled the qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup, and Lokomotiv Moscow is currently unable to regain its striker François Camano, who had previously arrived in the country to participate in the game.

On September 6, in the capital of Guinea, Conakry, a match was to take place between the local national team and the Moroccan national team in the second round of the African qualification.

However, the day before, the military overthrew the country's president, Alpha Conde.

The rebels announced the dissolution of parliament, the abolition of the constitution, the closure of borders and the imposition of a curfew in Guinea.

Shooting was heard in the streets of Conakry on Sunday, as Morocco head coach Wahid Halilhodjic confirmed to the media.

In the afternoon, he told L'Equipe that the team was allowed to leave the country, but for a while it was not able to safely reach the airport.

“We are at the hotel, all day long shots are heard nearby.

We are waiting for permission to go to the airport, but we cannot do this yet.

The plane is waiting for us, but we cannot leave.

The road to the airport will take from 45 minutes to an hour.

When shots are heard outside, safety is not 100% guaranteed.

I was told that there is a possibility of transferring the game to Morocco, but I do not know.

We're stuck for now, let's see what happens next.

We are waiting.

Hopefully we will be back in Morocco before the end of the day, ”said Halilodzic.

Later, the Moroccan embassy provided the team with a safe road to the airport, and in the evening the players were able to fly home.

The African Confederation of Football (CAF) announced that the match was postponed indefinitely.

“The current political and security situation in Guinea is volatile.

She is being watched closely by the CAF and the International Football Federation (FIFA).

To keep players safe and protect officials, FIFA and CAF have decided to postpone the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Guinea and Morocco, which was to be held in Conakry on 6 September.

Information about the transfer will be available later, "- said in CAF.

The fate of Guinea's players, most of whom play in Europe, remains unclear.

Due to the fact that the military closed the borders, they were deprived of the opportunity to leave the country and return to the location of their clubs.

Among those in this predicament were Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, Paul Pogba's brother Florentin, and Lokomotiv player François Camano.

The Moscow team hastened to assure the fans that they would seek the return of their striker.

At the moment, the club only manages to keep in touch with him.

Lokomotiv is making every effort so that the railroad striker could fly out of Guinea and join the team in Moscow.

Recall that due to the difficult political situation in Guinea, all entry and exit routes from the country where our player is currently located are currently blocked.

FC Lokomotiv has taken all possible actions at the moment and continues to monitor the development of the situation.

François is in his house, in constant communication with the club's staff, ”the club said.

The footballer himself, whose goal earlier brought his national team a draw in the match with Guinea-Bissau, said that he was safe.

Neither he nor his family were hurt during the coup.

He thanked Lokomotiv for their support these days.

“Yes, I really can't leave.

Guinea's borders are now closed.

The Football Federation is negotiating so that players can join their clubs.

As for the situation, so far neither I nor my family have any problems, everything is in order.

I know that Lokomotiv is actively working for my arrival in Moscow.

Many thanks to the club for this!

We wait and hope that we will be able to take off on our flights, ”Kamano told Sport-Express.

Football agent Dmitry Selyuk, known for his work with African players, volunteered to help organize the return of the footballer to Russia.

He said that although the military closed the borders, there is still a possibility to leave the country.

“I had similar situations. There was, of course, not a military coup, the actions took place in Ivory Coast. And in Africa it is almost impossible to close the borders, so you can always find a way out. For example, Nigeria was closed at one time, some guys moved by bus to Benin and flew away from there. If I say now where and which person crossed the border, it will not be entirely ethical. I am sure this issue can be resolved. You just need to turn to those people who can help Lokomotiv and Francois. I will say this, if Lokomotiv turns to me - I will take Kamano out of Guinea! " - Selyuk declared to the Championship.