On September 28, 2026, a technical inspection was conducted at the Stade du 28 Septembre in Guinea, in the presence of Sports Minister Cellou Baldé, Kerfalla Camara KPC, CEO of Guicopres Group, Stéphanie Toto Kra, an expert from the CAF Infrastructure Department, and the General Administrator of ACGP. The inspection aimed to verify the stadium's conformity to CAF and FIFA requirements, ahead of the Guinea-Kenya match.
The inspection was carried out following instructions from Guinean authorities, particularly the Prime Minister, head of government. KPC stated that the review focused on compartments related to CAF-FIFA standards. After the inspection, KPC announced that the findings were satisfactory, and the stadium was ready to host the Syli National's match against Kenya's Harambee Stars.
KPC emphasized that the project is not limited to the stadium's pitch, stands, and tribunes, but is a larger sports complex, including a gym, Olympic pool, arena, training field, and an R+1 building for administration. However, some components have not yet been realized. KPC distinguished between the stadium's current readiness and the rest of the complex, stating that the stadium is ready for international matches.
CAF expert Stéphanie Toto Kra praised the work done on the stadium's renovation, saying that the Guinean authorities' trust had been rewarded. However, she noted that the final decision on the stadium's homologation would be made after the Guinea-Kenya match. The CAF had previously granted a temporary homologation to the Stade du 28 Septembre.
The Guinea-Kenya match is a crucial step in the process of obtaining the stadium's definitive homologation. KPC expressed satisfaction that the Syli National would be returning to the Stade du 28 Septembre after four years. The stadium's renovation was carried out by Guicopres Group, which has a contract with the Guinean government for the renovation.
The Stade du 28 Septembre's readiness to host international matches is significant for Guinean football. The stadium's homologation would enable it to host future international matches, boosting the country's football infrastructure. The inspection's outcome is a positive development for the Syli National and Guinean football fans.
The Guinea-Kenya match is scheduled to take place as part of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. The match will be an important test for the stadium's readiness and will also provide an opportunity for the CAF to assess the stadium's facilities before making a final decision on its homologation.
Key points
- The Stade du 28 Septembre has been deemed ready to host international matches after a technical inspection.
- The stadium's homologation is pending a final decision from the CAF after the Guinea-Kenya match.
- The stadium's renovation is part of a larger project to develop a sports complex, including various facilities.
