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Afcon: Guinea need to work very hard to boost title chances, says Paul Put

Coach Paul Put has admitted that the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will not be a walk in the park for Guinea as they chase their maiden continental glory.

The National Elephants have been paired against Nigeria, Madagascar and Burundi in Group B for their 12th appearance in the biennial tournament.

Six years ago, Put guided Burkina Faso to their first Afcon final against the Super Eagles in South Africa, but the Stallions bowed to a 1-0 defeat.

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Guinea’s best outing in the continental showpiece was in 1976 when they finished as runners-up but the former Belgian tactician hopes that his vast experience will help the National Elephants to navigate past the group stage.