Paulo Duarte confident for Guinea

Portuguese coach Paulo Duarte has expressed his determination to restore the reputation of the Guinean national team, just months ahead of the start of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

"The goal with Guinea is to rebuild a team that is in transition, both in terms of sporting performance and age. This is a squad with plenty of talent, but which still lacks stability and organization, especially when it comes to squad management," he revealed in an exclusive interview with Foot Africa.

"My objective is therefore to rejuvenate the team by betting on youth and quality, in order to give this squad a new lease of life. The idea is to integrate young players and, of course, to aim for qualification and at least reach the semi-finals of the AFCON," continued the former Burkina Faso coach.

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As a reminder, Paulo Duarte was appointed head coach of Guinea on August 13. He has overseen 7 matches, recording two wins, four draws, and just one defeat.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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