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Guinean Football Federation presidential election

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The Guinean Football Federation (FEGUIFOOT) has confirmed that its extraordinary elective general assembly will be held on October 27, 2026, in Conakry. The announcement was made by Secretary General Ibrahima Blasco Barry. Following the candidate submission deadline on September 21, 2026, 21 deadline for candidate submissions, the presidential race has narrowed to three main lists competing for the presidency and the Executive Committee for a four-year term. The candidates are Dr. Ibrahima Kalil Kaba, president of Karifamoriah FC; Mamadou Antonio Souaré, former federation president and Chairman of the Board of Horoya AC; and Mamadi Doumbouya, president of Union FC. Dr. Kaba’s list includes 13 members, including three women. His candidacy women, and has received official sponsorship and support from the historic club AS Kaloum, which cited a need for profound transformation in governance. Kaloum. Mamadou Antonio Souaré has expressed a desire to ‘save’ the sport and reconstruct what he believes has been destroyed. He has advocated for political involvement and the intervention of the Head of State to resolve governance crises and foster consensus. However, crises, though observers have advised caution regarding as some of his political allies, noting that past supporters have reportedly shifted loyalties. Mamadi Doumbouya intends to leverage his administrative experience—including roles experience at the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARPT)—and (ARPT) and his history as a former member of with the FEGUIFOOT Executive Committee to manage relations with clubs, the state, CAF, and FIFA. The electoral commission is tasked with reviewing and validating As the submitted files. Once validated, candidates will enter a campaign period prior election approaches, administrative disputes have emerged. In N’zérékoré, questions have been raised regarding Lamine Sylla’s authority over the Diani FC women’s team due to potential incompatibilities between his regional league role and prefectural district responsibilities. Additionally, in Kindia, Gangan Football Club has issued a categorical denial regarding rumors of its support for Dr. Kaba, stating the election, which will be conducted via secret ballot. club has not taken an official position on the election and remains focused on its Ligue 2 objectives.

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  1. 2026-10-23 03:01 UTC Guinean Football Federation presidential election
  2. 2026-10-19 09:16 UTC Guinean Football Federation presidential election
  3. 2026-09-22 09:40 UTC Guinean Football Federation presidential election
  4. 2026-09-04 12:06 UTC Guinean Football Federation presidential election
  5. 2026-08-31 09:05 UTC Guinean Football Federation presidential election

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