Former Guinean international Morlaye Soumah has appealed directly to President Mamady Doumbouya, urging him to step in and reform Guinea’s football system, which he says is plagued by internal conflicts and self-serving leadership.
In a heartfelt letter addressed to the head of state, Soumah, widely known by his nickname “Colovati”, expressed grave concern over what he sees as a steady decline in the integrity and effectiveness of the Guinean Football Federation.
He described the current football landscape as one “stifled by selfish interests and internal disputes,” warning that the ongoing dysfunction threatens to derail the development of young talent and tarnish Guinea’s international reputation.
Soumah claims that behind-the-scenes power struggles and conflicts of interest have severely undermined the Federation’s operations, creating an environment that prioritizes personal ambition over the collective progress of the sport.
According to him, urgent intervention is needed to break what he termed a “vicious cycle of mismanagement.”
“The Guinean Football Federation is mired in conflicts of interest, which harms young talent and Guinea’s image on the international stage,” Soumah wrote in his letter. “I call on the President to intervene to free football from harmful influences and help establish transparency and fairness within the governing body.”
Soumah’s plea to President Doumbouya is rooted in the belief that only decisive political leadership can restore the sport to its rightful path.
He insists that any meaningful reform must start from the top, with the President setting the tone for transparency, accountability, and good governance across all levels of the sport’s administration.
“Only the head of state can initiate a decisive transformation to profoundly reform the sector,” he stated, stressing that a more unified and professional football system would not only benefit the sport but serve as a model of discipline and unity for the nation at large.
In recent years, Guinean football has faced growing criticism over allegations of corruption, poor financial oversight, and lack of support for grassroots development.
Soumah’s public call reflects mounting frustration among former players, coaches, and fans who believe that the sport’s potential is being squandered.
The former national team goalkeeper emphasized that restoring faith in the Federation will require a clean break from the past and a commitment to merit-based decision-making.
His appeal is expected to spark wider debate in Guinean sporting and political circles as the country looks toward a new chapter in its football history.
