Naby Keita heading home to Liverpool after escaping Guinea’s military coup

Naby Keita has boarded a flight out of Guinea after a military coup in his homeland (Joe Giddens/PA)

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is on his way back to Europe after flying out of Guinea despite the country being in the midst of a military coup.

After borders were closed following the overthrowing of President Alpha Conde, Guinea’s World Cup qualifying opponents Morocco – whose match on Monday was postponed due to the instability – were granted an escort to leave the country.