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.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. Minister: Titi Camara has made the leap into politics in his homelandNewly-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).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.  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  Explore more:Places: Liverpool, Qatar, Guinea

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