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Guinea returns to Stade du 28 Septembre for AFCON qualifier

Overview

The Stade du 28 Septembre in Conakry hosted the Guinea national football team, the Syli National, for an Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2027 qualifier against Kenya on October 1, 2026. This event marked the team's return to the venue following a two-and-a-half-year renovation project by GUICOPRES BTP, which upgraded the pitch to FIFA and CAF standards and improved VIP and media facilities.

Leading up to the match, the Guinean Football Federation (FEGUIFOOT) faced backlash over ticket pricing. Fans expressed indignation on social media, arguing that costs ranging from 100,000 GNF for the North and South stands to 300,000 GNF for the West stand were excessive relative to local purchasing power. Concurrently, the Federation began organizing stadium concessions, inviting fast-food vendors to operate 28 kiosks under strict hygiene and safety regulations.

Guinea secured a 1-0 victory over Kenya, with the winning goal scored by captain Serhou Guirassy. The result moved Guinea to second place in Group D, trailing South Africa. However, the match highlighted several issues. Sports journalists noted a decline in team cohesion following tactical substitutions by coach Paulo Duarte. Furthermore, the return to Conakry revealed stadium logistical concerns, including spectator confusion regarding seating, cramped legroom, and inconsistent enforcement of prohibited items. There were also reports of water bottles being sold inside the venue at prices “significantly higher than the legal limit.”

Entities

Kenya · Syli National · Stade du 28 Septembre · Guinean Football Federation · Guinea

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Guinea defeats Kenya 1-0 in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    Guinea's Syli National defeated Kenya 1-0 in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, but the match faced criticism over team consistency and stadium organizational issues in Conakry.

  2. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Guinea vs. Kenya AFCON qualifier sparks ticket price controversy

    Ticket prices for the Guinea vs. Kenya AFCON 2027 qualifier at Stade du 28 Septembre have sparked controversy in Guinea, while the Federation seeks food vendors for the event.

  3. [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Stade du 28 Septembre reopens for Guinea national team

    Guinea's Stade du 28 Septembre has reopened following a two-and-a-half-year renovation by GUICOPRES BTP, set to host the Syli National against Kenya for the 2027 CAN qualifiers.

Sources

agpgabon.ga · avenirguinee.org · eclatinfogn.com · feguifoot.com · guinee114.com · guinee360.com · guinee7.com · guineenews.org · journaldeguinee.com · journaldugabon.com · laguinee.info · lelynx.net · leseco.ma · oceanguinee.com · sport-news.fr

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