Moussa Camara is a Guinean professional footballer born on November 27, 1998, who plays as a goalkeeper for Simba SC and the Guinea national team. He began his career in the lower divisions with FC Kolombada and later Milo FC, before joining the prestigious Horoya AC in 2015. With Horoya, he won four consecutive national league titles along with several domestic cups.
Camara’s early talent earned him spots in all of Guinea’s youth national teams (U17, U20, U23) before making his senior debut in July 2017. He gained particular attention for his standout performance against ES Tunis in the CAF Champions League, as well as a crucial penalty save against Côte d’Ivoire during U23 AFCON qualification. Now with 21 caps for the Syli National, he is emerging as one of the most promising goalkeepers in African football.
Introduction
Born on November 27, 1998, Moussa Camara has established himself as one of Guinea's most talented goalkeepers. His impressive journey has taken him from the lower divisions of Guinean football to the national team, with appearances in prestigious continental competitions along the way.
Early Career and Development
Moussa Camara began his career with FC Kolombada in the lower leagues before joining Milo FC, a second-division club. In 2015, he took a major step forward by signing with Horoya AC, one of the most successful clubs in Guinea. Initially serving as a backup to veteran goalkeeper Khadim N'Diaye, Camara refined his skills under the guidance of goalkeeping coach Kémoko Camara.
His big break came during the 2018–2019 CAF Champions League. Following injuries to N'Diaye and Germain Berthé, Camara made his continental debut against eventual champions ES Tunis. Despite a 2-0 loss, his performance was widely praised and showcased his potential.
International Career
Camara's talent was recognized early by national team selectors, and he has represented Guinea at every youth level:
- He was selected for the U17 team by coach Hamidou Camara and took part in the 2015 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations and the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
- In 2017, he represented Guinea at both the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
- With the U23 team, he played in all six qualification matches for the 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. He notably saved a crucial penalty in the 83rd minute against Côte d'Ivoire in Abidjan to secure a 1-0 win.
Camara earned his first senior cap for Guinea on July 15, 2017, in a 3-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau during the 2018 African Nations Championship qualifiers. Although he was named in the preliminary squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), he did not make the final team.
His international career gained new momentum during the qualifiers for the 2021 AFCON, where he featured in Group A matches against Mali and Namibia before the tournament was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Camara has cited Naby Keïta as a teammate who has had a significant impact on his professional growth.
Honours
With Horoya AC, Moussa Camara has built an impressive trophy cabinet:
- Four consecutive Guinean league titles (2015–2016, 2016–2017, 2017–2018, 2018–2019)
- Three Guinean National Cups (2016, 2018, 2019)
- Two Guinean Super Cups (2017, 2018)
Now the goalkeeper for Simba SC and a seasoned international with 21 caps, Moussa Camara continues to make his mark on African football. He stands as a symbol of hope and talent for a new generation of Guinean footballers.
