Guinea's national team coach, Paulo Duarte, has announced the squad for the upcoming CAN TotalEnergies 2027 qualifiers against Eritrea. The list of players was revealed on November 2, 2026, and features some notable inclusions and exclusions. The team will face Eritrea in a double confrontation, with the first leg scheduled for November 12, 2026, at the Stade du 28 septembre in Conakry.
The squad announcement marks the return of several key players, including Amadou Diawara, Mouctar Diakhaby, and Thierno Barry. These players will bolster the Guinean team's lineup as they aim to secure a spot in the CAN TotalEnergies 2027 tournament. The inclusions are expected to strengthen the team's chances of advancing to the next stage of the qualifiers.
The squad features a mix of experienced players and young talent, with several players plying their trade in top European leagues. Goalkeepers Mohamed Camara, Mamadou Diallo, and Soumaila Sylla have been called up, along with defenders such as Amadou Cisse, Ibrahim Breze Fofana, and Saidou Sow. The team's defense will be marshaled by players with experience in leagues such as the French Ligue 1 and the Swedish Allsvenskan.
The midfield contingent includes players such as Madiou Keita, Sory Bangoura, and Ilaix Moriba, who have experience playing in top European leagues. The team's attacking lineup features players such as Ousmane Camara, Yadaly Diaby, and Serhou Guirassy, who have scored crucial goals for their respective clubs.
Notably absent from the squad are Mamadou Saliou Bangoura, also known as "Aloba," and team captain Naby Keïta. Their absence may be felt by the team, but coach Duarte is expected to have a strategy in place to cope with their absence. The team's strategy will be put to the test as they face Eritrea in the qualifiers.
The first leg of the double confrontation will take place on November 12, 2026, at the Stade du 28 septembre in Conakry. The return leg is scheduled for November 16, 2026, at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt. The Guinean team will be looking to secure a positive result in the first leg to boost their chances of advancing to the next stage of the qualifiers.
The CAN TotalEnergies 2027 qualifiers are a crucial part of the African football calendar, and teams will be vying for a spot in the tournament. Guinea's team will be looking to make a strong impression and secure a spot in the tournament. The team's performance will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
Key points
- The Guinean team will face Eritrea in the CAN TotalEnergies 2027 qualifiers on November 12 and 16, 2026.
- Coach Paulo Duarte has called up a mix of experienced players and young talent for the qualifiers.
- The team will be without Mamadou Saliou Bangoura and team captain Naby Keïta for the qualifiers.
