Guinea’s forward Serhou Guirassy has expressed profound regret following the nation’s elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team’s hopes were dashed on Tuesday after a 1-0 loss to Tanzania, ending their qualification campaign.
The disappointment is immense,” Guirassy shared. “Not seeing Guinea at AFCON 2025 is painful for us, the players, and for the people who live and breathe football.
We, the players, are the first responsible. I personally apologize to the Guinean people.
Guirassy, who scored six goals in the qualifiers, reflected on the challenges that hampered Guinea’s campaign, particularly their inability to play home matches due to logistical issues.
Playing all our qualifying matches away was a real handicap, he explained.
It was an unfair test for our team and supporters.
Despite the setback, the 27-year-old thanked fans for their steadfast support, acknowledging their passion and resilience throughout the qualifiers.
This situation must challenge us.
Guinean football deserves a fair organization and conditions that honor the efforts of both players and supporters, he stated.
Guirassy, known for his contributions to the Syli National, emphasized that this moment of disappointment marks a stepping stone rather than the end of the team’s journey.
We will work, rise, and fight to come back stronger. Guinea deserves to be at the top, he concluded.
Guinea’s elimination has sparked a broader conversation about improving football management and ensuring adequate support for players and fans alike.
For Guirassy and the national team, the road to redemption begins now.
