The Guinean national team, Syli National, secured a 2-1 victory over Eritrea on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Stade du 28-Septembre in Conakry. This win came during the third matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers. Despite a disrupted preparation and several key absences, including star player Serhou Guirassy, the team managed to claim a crucial win in front of their home crowd.
The match began with the Guinean team taking control, driven by the energetic support of their fans. Mohamed Soumah, the central defender, scored the opening goal in the 12th minute, capitalizing on a corner kick opportunity. This goal put the Syli National ahead, allowing them to dictate the pace of the game. Eritrea attempted to mount a comeback, creating scoring chances and testing Guinean goalkeeper Mohamed Richard Camara with a double save.
In the second half, Guinean coach Paulo Duarte made three substitutions, which quickly paid off. Yaghouba Gnagna Barry, who had just entered the game, scored the second Guinean goal in the 52nd minute. However, Eritrea did not give up, and Ismail Mail managed to reduce the deficit with a goal in the 82nd minute. Despite this late push, the Guinean defense held firm to secure the win.
The victory was not without its challenges, as Eritrea launched several attacks in the final minutes, putting pressure on the Guinean defense. Nevertheless, the Syli National team managed to resist and claim the three points. This win revives Guinea's chances of qualifying for the CAN 2027, although the team's position in the group D standings remains to be determined.
The match was marked by the absence of several key players, including Serhou Guirassy, who was replaced by Kerfala Cissoko up front. Despite this, the team showed resilience and determination to secure the win. Guinean goalkeeper Mohamed Richard Camara made several crucial saves to deny Eritrea scoring opportunities.
The outcome of this match has implications for the group D standings, with Guinea's position set to be influenced by the result of the other match between South Africa and Kenya. The Syli National team will be monitoring this match closely to assess their prospects of advancing to the CAN 2027.
With this 2-1 victory, Guinea has accumulated three valuable points in their quest for CAN 2027 qualification. The team's next challenge will be to build on this momentum and navigate the remaining qualifiers successfully. For now, the focus shifts to the upcoming matches in group D, which will determine the final lineup for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Key points
- Guinea secured a crucial 2-1 win over Eritrea in a CAN 2027 qualifier.
- The match was marked by the absence of star player Serhou Guirassy.
- The outcome has implications for the group D standings.
