There was damage during the CAN 2025 qualifiers! After seeing Ghana say goodbye to participation in the final phase of the African competition, another selection which should not have difficulty qualifying has passed away. This is Guinea. The Syli National is the direct opponent (on paper) of Algeria in the race for the 2026 World Cup. And this can make it doubly formidable in the World Cup qualifiers where it will now play its chances to the fullest. The Fennecs have been warned.
In fact, the Guineans were unable to bring home the point that would have qualified them for the Tanzania bowing 1 goal to 0 in the group “H” final. Previously, the comrades of Serhou Guirassy had complicated their task from the first two days in September with two setbacks. The first was at the RD Congo (1-0) and the second at home against these same Tanzanians (1-2).
The curse of Diawara’s dismissal?
This handicap, the protected of Michel Dussuyerwho succeeded Kaba Diawara in August, were unable to do it again. It must be said that the dismissal of Diawara before the start of the qualifying campaign turned out to be a bad decision. THE 6 achievements of Guirassy2nd best scorer in the qualifiers behind Brahim Diaz (7 goals/Morocco)were not enough. The teammate of Bensebaïni frames au Borussia Dortmundcould not find the net this Tuesday. And this was detrimental to his people who will not record a 4th participation in a row to the CAN. They who had reached the quarters at the Ivory Coast during the last edition.
Thus, the Guinea will be a notable absentee just like the Ghana Who was unable to validate his ticket for the first time since 2004. THE Black Starswho took part in 4 of the last 5 World Cupsremained on 9 appearances in a row during the continental tournament with 2 finals and 4 semis. This is to say that the disillusionment is enormous. Even if the Ghanaian selection has been going badly for a while. As evidenced by their elimination in the first round to the CAN 2023.
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