The search for Guinea’s next head coach has been an ongoing saga, with the Feguifoot facing considerable challenges in finalizing an agreement. Despite weeks of negotiations, no deal has been struck yet, and the process has become a source of frustration for many involved in Guinean football. One of the most vocal critics is Titi Camara, the former captain of the national team, who has not shied away from expressing his disappointment with the situation.
Camara, also a former Minister of Sports in Guinea, made strong remarks about the lack of respect for local coaches in the ongoing negotiations. He specifically criticized the possibility of Luis Fernandez—the French coach with experience in African football—coming on board, and he was especially upset by Fernandez’s suggestion of Amara Simba, another foreign figure, as a potential assistant coach.
Camara’s comments highlight a broader frustration with the perceived disregard for the local football community and coaches. He expressed that he felt the hiring of foreign personnel like Fernandez and Simba was an insult to Guinea’s own football heritage, saying that it reflected a lack of trust in African and Guinean professionals.
His words echo a sentiment felt by many on the continent, where local players and coaches often feel overlooked in favor of European figures. Camara’s perspective seems to align with a growing movement that calls for more opportunities for African footballers and coaches to be trusted with leadership roles within their own nations’ teams.
It’s a situation that adds to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Guinea national team, which is now facing a critical decision in both leadership and direction moving forward.
