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\n\tBarcelona midfielder Seydou Keita has been named in Mali\u2019s initial 27-man squad for the African Cup of Nations, suggesting he has resolved his problems with the national football federation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\tKeita did not play for his country for nearly two years before making his first appearance since the 2010 African Cup in a qualifier in September.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tThe 31-year-old Keita\u2019s international comeback continued Friday when he was included in coach Alain Giresse\u2019s first squad for next month\u2019s tournament.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tFrance-born midfielder Samba Diakite of Nancy received his first call up but experienced defender Adama Coulibaly was not picked and is likely to miss out on the final squad with injury.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tMali will face Ghana, Botswana and Guinea in Group D at the African Cup.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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