Source: Daily_Mail
Former Liverpool and West Ham striker Titi Camara named sports minister for Guinea
Former Liverpool striker Titi Camara has been appointed sports minister of Guinea.[LNB]The 38-year-old, who also played for West Ham, had a four-month spell as his home country's national coach last year. He scored 30 times at international level.[LNB] Minister: Titi Camara has made the leap into politics in his homeland[LNB]Newly-elected president Alpha Conde has now made Camara Guinea's first ex-sportsman to hold a government post. Reports suggest Camara had helped fund Conde's presidential campaign to the tune of 25m CAF Francs (£32,000).[LNB]Along with his stint in the Premier Leaugue, the forward also played for Saint-Etienne, Lens and Marseille in Ligue 1, as well as in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahly and in Qatar with Al Sailiya. [LNB] Avi Cohen given fond farewell as thousands turn out for former Liverpool defender's funeralI blew my career on birds and booze, says former United trainee Macklin[LNB] Explore more:Places: Liverpool, Qatar, Guinea
