Guinea captain Ibrahima Traore has warned Ghana that their strong friendship will be put aside in their quest victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Ghana in Malabo.
The Syli Nationale made it through to the last eight at Mali's expense only after a drawing of lots on Thursday, and coach Michel Dussuyer came in for some criticism during the group stage as his side drew all three games.
He also had a message for the Ghanaians, telling the Black Stars that the two sides' friendly relations off the field will be forgotten come kick-off on Sunday.
When asked how he would motivate himself to come up against his 'brothers', the winger replied: "Yeah, but on the field no brothers. I'm sorry, it's like that.
"Even if I have to play against my own brother I will tackle him if I have to win.
"We know them, they know us, we are at the same hotel, the atmosphere is good, but as soon as we go into the bus for the game there will be no friends anymore."