Guinea’s preparations for the upcoming June international window have been thrown into disarray amid reports that national team coach Michel Dussuyer may not be on the bench for their next two friendly fixtures.
The Syli National are scheduled to face Benin and Tunisia during the June 2025 break, with both matches expected to take place on neutral ground in Morocco.
However, the 65-year-old Frenchman is unlikely to lead the team during these outings.
The reason for his absence remains unclear, adding to mounting uncertainty around his future.
Appointed for a third stint as Guinea’s head coach in September 2024, Dussuyer was tasked with reigniting the nation’s hopes of qualifying for both the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
But less than a year into his tenure, his position now appears increasingly fragile.
Officially, the reported absence is being attributed to signs of fatigue.
Yet, inside the Guinean Football Federation, questions are being raised about whether this is merely a temporary step back or the beginning of a definitive split.
His underwhelming performance since returning—three victories, one draw, and two defeats in six matches—has left members of the federation unconvinced.
Dussuyer’s reappointment was controversial from the outset.
While some saw it as an effort to restore stability to the national setup, others argued it was more a product of internal politics than a strategic footballing decision.
🐘🇬🇳|| 𝗧𝗿𝗲̂𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝗶𝗻 !
Le Syli National disputera deux matchs amicaux, il s’agit du 𝗕𝗲́𝗻𝗶𝗻 et de la 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗲.
Michel Dussuyer, entraîneur actuel du Syli National, fatigué physiquement, devrait être remplacé.
Nous y… pic.twitter.com/OcFw9BMqEy
— 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲́𝗲𝗻𝘀 🇬🇳🐘 (@Joueurs_GN) April 17, 2025
His failure to secure qualification for the 2025 AFCON has further compounded doubts, while Guinea’s chances of reaching the World Cup are also hanging in the balance.
Although Dussuyer remains officially in charge, his likely absence from the June matches could prompt swift changes.
The prospect of an interim coach being named is gaining traction, with figures such as Charles Paquille—who previously filled in for Kaba Diawara between August and September 2024—mentioned as possible short-term replacements.
For now, the Guinean footballing community is left in suspense.
Whether this development signals the end of Dussuyer’s latest chapter with the national team or simply a pause remains to be seen.
What is certain, however, is that the coming weeks could prove pivotal for the Syli National’s direction both on and off the pitch.
