Promising midfielder Ibrahima Traore scored the winner for the Syli Nationale, courtesy of a first-half freekick.

Traore’s goal plus some resilient defending in the second half ensured victory for Michel Dussuyer’s side.

The win puts Guinea second in Group G as Egypt leads with a better goal-difference following a 2-0 win over Mozambique.

Guinea host Egypt next week whereas Zimbabwe travel to Mozambique.