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Cousin of Liverpool star Naby Keita survives horror coach crash on way to a match in Guinea... despite their FA announcing he was one of nine dead

The cousin of Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has survived a horrific bus crash in Guinea, despite the country's football authorities announcing he had died.

A statement from the Professional Football League of Guinea said that Almamy Keita was one of nine players from second division side Etoile de Guinee who were killed in the incident on Thursday.

It has been reported that a further 19 people were injured in the crash with 17 of those considered to be in a serious condition.

The cousin of Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has survived a horrific bus crash in Guinea
Nine players from Etoile de Guinee were killed in the incident on their way to a match
The bus sustained major damage during the crash that leftu00a0a further 19 people injured

The bus sustained major damage during the crash that left a further 19 people injured

But Fella Sport Management, who represent Almamy, have told the Liverpool Echo: 'We are happy to announce that Almamy Keita is alive and currently hospitalised.