The Guinean Football Federation's (FEGUIFOOT) electoral commission, led by Me Abdoul Karim Diaby, has announced the provisional approval of four candidatures for the upcoming executive committee election. The election is scheduled to take place on October 27, 2026, during the elective general assembly. A total of five submissions were received, and after evaluation, four were deemed eligible.
The approved candidatures are led by Mamadou Antonio Souare, Ibrahima Kalil Kaba, Mamady Doumbouya, and Mohamed Cherif Haidara. However, the list submitted by Ousmane Conté was rejected due to several irregularities. The commission cited an insufficient number of support letters, lack of clear designation of roles for candidates on the list, and incomplete or missing individual dossiers for six members.
According to the FEGUIFOOT electoral code, candidates have a three-day window to appeal the decision, starting from the receipt of the notification. The electoral commission's decision was made public on October 7, 2026. The commission's evaluation process aimed to ensure that all submissions complied with statutory rules and the electoral code.
The FEGUIFOOT executive committee election is a crucial event in Guinean football, as it will determine the leadership of the country's football governing body. The elective general assembly on October 27 will see the election of new committee members. The approved candidatures will now move forward to the next stage of the electoral process.
The rejection of Ousmane Conté's list may have implications for the election, as it could alter the dynamics of the contest. The commission's decision was based on a thorough evaluation of the submissions, and the approved candidatures will now have to prepare for the election. The FEGUIFOOT electoral commission has ensured that the process remains transparent and fair.
The Guinean football community is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the election, as it will have a significant impact on the future of football in the country. The FEGUIFOOT executive committee plays a vital role in shaping the country's football policies and strategies. The election will take place in a few weeks, and the approved candidatures will now have to intensify their campaigns.
The FEGUIFOOT electoral commission's decision marks a significant step in the electoral process. The commission's commitment to transparency and fairness has been evident throughout the process. The election on October 27 will determine the new leadership of Guinean football, and all stakeholders are eagerly awaiting the outcome.
Key points
- The FEGUIFOOT electoral commission has provisionally approved four candidatures for the executive committee election.
- The approved candidatures are led by Mamadou Antonio Souare, Ibrahima Kalil Kaba, Mamady Doumbouya, and Mohamed Cherif Haidara.
- The election is scheduled to take place on October 27, 2026, during the elective general assembly.
