Guinea opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 win over a spirited Malawi side.
The only goal came when left-back Issiaga Sylla slotted in 10 minutes before the break after good hold-up play by striker Jose Kante.
Yet the West Africans had keeper Aly Keita to thank for a string of saves in their Group B encounter in Bafoussam.
He pushed over three long-range strikes in the first half and later bravely dived at the feet of Yamikani Chester.
Guinea, captained by Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, join Senegal at the top of the group on three points after the Teranga Lions beat Zimbabwe 1-0 earlier on Monday.
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