🔴 FLASH: Guinea cancels its June friendlies!

Africa 26 May 2025 at 10:36

Amine Jomni

News Editor

Unexpected twist for the Syli National! The Guinean national team was set to play two friendlies in early June against Niger and Tunisia in Morocco, but their schedule has been abruptly scrapped.

The reason: the government, through the Ministry of Sports, has refused to fund the senior team’s travel and activities.

According to several sources, including ConakrySport, the authorities consider it pointless to spend on a team they currently deem uncompetitive:

“It’s time for FEGUIFOOT to take responsibility,” a government official declared, making it clear that no more public funds will be allocated to the Syli. It’s a stern message to a federation now tasked with achieving financial independence.

A delicate sporting context

This withdrawal comes at a challenging sporting moment: eliminated from AFCON 2025, Guinea is also struggling in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, currently sitting fifth in their group.

Yet, these two friendlies would have been valuable preparation ahead of September’s crucial clashes with Somalia and Algeria.

Meanwhile, the ministry has decided to redirect resources toward the local-based squad (A’), which is set to compete in CHAN 2025. This strategic decision relegates the senior team to the background and throws Guinean football into turbulent waters.

While their rivals gear up, the Syli National remains grounded.