About Morciré Sylla
Lived 1948 – 2005 (aged 57). Morciré Sylla was an association football player.
Morciré Sylla (3 March 1948 or 22 September 1948 – 12 August 2005) was a Guinea international football forward.
Career Born in Kindia, Sylla played several youth sports, including football, volleyball, basketball and handball. He started playing senior football with local side Hafia F.C., and would play any field position.
Sylla represented Guinea at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City where, in the opening ceremony, he was the first ever Olympic flag bearer for Guinea. He also made several appearances for the senior Guinea national football team, and played at the 1974 and 1976 African Cup of Nations finals.
Personal Sylla died at age 57 on 12 August 2005.
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Who was Morciré Sylla?
Guinean footballer (1948-2005)
When was Morciré Sylla born?
Morciré Sylla was born on 3 March 1948 in Kindia.
When did Morciré Sylla die?
Morciré Sylla died on 12 August 2005 in Rabat.
What was Morciré Sylla's occupation?
Morciré Sylla was an association football player.
What nationality was Morciré Sylla?
Morciré Sylla's recorded nationality: Guinea.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Morciré Sylla. https://biography.guide/morcire-sylla/
MLA: "Morciré Sylla." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/morcire-sylla/.
Chicago: "Morciré Sylla." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/morcire-sylla/.
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