Guinea’s national football team is gearing up for a crucial play-off match that will determine their participation in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.The Guinean Football Federation (FGF) has officially announced the details for the men’s Olympic football tournament play-off, where Morlaye Cissé and his team will face off against the fourth-placed team from Asia.
The match is scheduled to take place on May 9 at the National Football Center in Clairefontaine, located in Yvelines, Paris, as confirmed by the federation through its official website.
While the kick-off time is set for 2 p.m. GMT (4 p.m. local time in France), it is subject to confirmation.
As of now, the identity of the Asian team has not been disclosed, keeping the suspense high for football enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the outcome of this decisive encounter.
Victory in this play-off would secure Guinea’s spot in the final phase of the Olympic football tournament, where they would compete in Group A alongside formidable opponents such as Thierry Henry’s France, the United States, whom they faced in a 3-0 defeat during a preparatory match on March 22, and New Zealand.
The anticipation surrounding Guinea’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics is palpable, with hopes running high for the national team to showcase their talent on the international stage.
With their eyes firmly set on securing qualification, Morlaye Cissé and his players are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for the upcoming play-off clash.
As the date draws nearer, football fans worldwide will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this high-stakes match, which will ultimately determine Guinea’s fate in the prestigious Olympic Games.
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— Fédération Guinéenne de Football (@fgfofficiel) March 28, 2024