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Guinea returns to Stade du 28 Septembre for AFCON qualifier
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2026-09-26 14:11 UTC → 2026-10-05 13:22 UTC ·
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Guinea national team return returns to Stade du 28 Septembre for AFCON qualifier
The Stade du 28 Septembre in Conakry is scheduled to host 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 marks event marked the first time team's return to the venue has hosted the national team since 2020, following a two-and-a-half-year renovation project led by GUICOPRES BTP. The upgrades included installing a BTP, which upgraded the pitch to FIFA and CAF standard natural grass pitch, new walkways, elevators, standards and improved media and VIP and media facilities. As Leading up to the match approaches, match, the Guinean Football Federation (FEGUIFOOT) has faced controversy regarding backlash over ticket pricing. Fans have expressed indignation on social media, arguing that prices costs ranging from 100,000 GNF for the North and South stands to 300,000 GNF are for the West stand were excessive relative to local purchasing power. Additionally, Concurrently, the Federation has begun began organizing stadium concessions, calling for 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.”
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- 2026-10-05 13:22 UTC Guinea returns to Stade du 28 Septembre for AFCON qualifier
- 2026-09-26 14:11 UTC Guinea national team return to Stade du 28 Septembre
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