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Guinea’s early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers has prompted a strong reaction from striker Serhou Guirassy, who voiced frustration over the team’s challenges caused by the lack of approved stadiums in their home country. Guinea played all its qualifying matches away due to the absence of a compliant venue, a situation Guirassy described as deeply unfair.
“An unfair ordeal for our team and our fans,” the Borussia Dortmund forward wrote in a social media post, reflecting on the difficulties faced by the Syli National throughout the campaign.
In response to Guirassy’s criticism, the Guinean Football Federation (Feguifoot) issued a statement on November 21, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the infrastructural shortcomings that have plagued the national team.
“The Guinean Football Federation will support the Government in any initiative aimed at accelerating the renovation and approval programme for the General Lansana Conté stadium in Nongo and the 28 September stadium in Conakry,” the federation stated in its press release.
The move signals an effort to reassure Guirassy and his teammates, as well as the nation’s football fans, that steps are being taken to improve conditions for future competitions.
Guinea’s inability to host games on home soil forced the team to play all its qualifiers on neutral ground, a disadvantage that Guirassy and others have highlighted as a significant factor in their failure to secure a spot at AFCON 2025.
The Syli National’s campaign concluded with a disappointing defeat to Tanzania, sealing their elimination and sparking debates over the long-term impact of playing away from their supporters.
The issue of stadium approval has been a recurring challenge for Guinea.
Both the General Lansana Conté stadium and the 28 September stadium have failed to meet the Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards, leaving the national team without a suitable venue for international fixtures.
Feguifoot’s pledge to collaborate with the government on stadium renovations could mark a turning point for Guinea’s football aspirations. I
f the necessary upgrades are completed, future teams may avoid the logistical and morale challenges that come with playing all matches away from home.
For now, however, the disappointment of AFCON elimination remains fresh. Guirassy’s pointed remarks underscore the urgency of addressing these issues, not just for the current generation of players but for the future of football in Guinea
