Guinea’s national team coach, Michel Dussuyer, has unveiled his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.
The Syli National will first face Somalia in Abidjan on March 21 before taking on Uganda on March 25 in a pivotal doubleheader.
New faces and notable absences
One of the standout inclusions is Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, the Genk midfielder who earns his first senior call-up.
Goalkeeper Soumaila Sylla also makes the squad, reinforcing Guinea’s options between the posts.
However, the list also features some notable omissions.
Midfielder Moriba Kourouma, who has been a regular presence in previous call-ups, is absent.
Similarly, Morgan Guilavogui and Aloba have not been selected, raising questions about their roles in the squad moving forward.
On the domestic front, only one player from Guinea’s national league has been included—goalkeeper Mory Keita from Hafia FC.
His selection highlights the challenge faced by homegrown talent in breaking into a squad dominated by Europe-based professionals.
Key fixtures for Guinea’s qualification hopes
Guinea’s qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup remains delicately poised, making these two matches crucial in their pursuit of a place in the tournament.
The match against Somalia will take place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on March 21 at 21:00 GMT, followed by a clash with Uganda on March 25 at 16:00 GMT.
With strong competition in the group, the Syli National will be aiming for maximum points to boost their chances of securing a historic World Cup berth.
As the squad prepares for these decisive encounters, all eyes will be on the newcomers and returning players to see if they can make an impact in Guinea’s journey toward football’s biggest stage.
