Guinea’s Africa Cup of Nations 2027 preparations hit by travel chaos

The Syli National de Guinee have been left facing a major logistical problem with only 48 hours remaining before their crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2027 meeting with Eritrea.

Just eight of the 25 players originally called up for the training camp have so far arrived in Conakry. Significant problems involving flight tickets and international connections have delayed the arrival of the rest of the squad.

The disruption has severely affected Guinea’s preparations for the match. Eritrea have gained an advantage by arriving in the Guinean capital last Friday, giving their players more time to settle and prepare.

Guinea’s technical staff must now work with a greatly reduced group, leaving limited opportunity for the collective training required before such an important fixture.

The Federation Guineenne de Football will need to resolve the outstanding travel arrangements quickly, including securing last-minute flights, so the full squad can reach Conakry and prepare for the match in the best possible conditions.