Guinea national football team
The Guinea national football team (French: Équipe nationale de football du Guinée) represents Guinea in men's international football and it is controlled by the Guinean Football Federation. They have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals, and their best finish in the Africa Cup of Nations was second in 1976. The team reached the quarter-finals in four recent tournaments (2004, 2006, 2008, 2015), The team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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Nickname(s) | Syli Nationale (National Elephants) | ||
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Association | Guinean Football Federation | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Sub-confederation | WAFU (West Africa) | ||
Head coach | Didier Six | ||
Captain | Naby Keïta | ||
Most caps | Pascal Feindouno (85) | ||
Top scorer | Ibrahima Kandia Diallo (33) | ||
Home stadium | Stade du 28 Septembre | ||
FIFA code | GUI | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 73 ![]() | ||
Highest | 22 (August 2006, January 2007) | ||
Lowest | 123 (May 2003) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Togo; 9 May 1962) | |||
Biggest win | |||
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Biggest defeat | |||
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Africa Cup of Nations | |||
Appearances | 12 (first in 1970) | ||
Best result | Runners-up, 1976 |
History
Guinea made their footballing debut in an away friendly on 9 May 1962, losing 2–1 against Togo.[2] In 1963, Guinea entered its first qualification campaign for an Africa Cup of Nations, the 1963 tournament in Ghana. Drawn in a two-legged qualifier against Nigeria, Guinea drew the first leg 2–2 away on 27 July, and on 6 October won 1–0 at home to win 3–2 on aggregate. They were later disqualified for using Guinean officials in the second leg, and Nigeria went through to the finals in their place. In 1965, Guinea entered the qualifiers for the 1965 African Cup of Nations in Tunisia and was placed in Group A with Senegal and Mali. On 28 February, they lost 2–0 in Senegal before beating them 3–0 at home on 31 March, Senegal's win over Mali allowed them to qualify instead of Guinea.[3]
During the 1976 African Cup of Nations the Guinean team finished second to Morocco, only missing out on the championship by a point.[4][5]
In 2001, FIFA expelled the country from the qualification process of the 2002 World Cup and 2002 African Cup of Nations due to government interference in football.[6] They returned to international action in September 2002 after a two-year ban from competition.[7] In the 2004 African Cup of Nations, Guinea reached the quarter-finals, scoring the first goal against Mali before ultimately losing 2–1, conceding the winning goal in the last minute of the match.[8] Guinea reached the quarter-final stage again in the 2006 tournament, taking the lead against Senegal before losing 3–2.[9] 2008 saw Guinea reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for a third successive tournament, only to suffer a 5–0 defeat against Côte d'Ivoire.[10]
In 2012, Guinea beat Botswana 6–1 in the group stage of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, becoming the first side to score six goals in an Africa Cup of Nations game since Côte d'Ivoire in 1970.[11] The team subsequently exited the tournament at the group stage after a draw against Ghana.[12]
On 4 January 2016, CAF lifted a ban on Guinea playing their home international in Guinea after it was declared free of Ebola by the U.N. World Health Organization in December 2015.[13]
Competitive record
World Cup record
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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Withdrew | Withdrew | |||||||||||||
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Did not enter | Declined participation | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | ||||||||
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7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | |||||||||
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6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | |||||||||
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |||||||||
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6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | |||||||||
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8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 9 | |||||||||
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Disqualified | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | ||||||||
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Did not qualify | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 13 | ||||||||
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12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 19 | |||||||||
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6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | |||||||||
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8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 14 | |||||||||
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To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||
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Total | 0/21 | 75 | 35 | 10 | 30 | 114 | 97 |
Africa Cup of Nations
Africa Cup of Nations record | ||||||||
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Group stage | 6th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
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Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 7 |
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Group stage | 7th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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Group stage | 11th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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Group stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
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Disqualified | |||||||
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Quarter-finals | 7th | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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Quarter-finals | 6th | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
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Quarter-finals | 8th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
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Group stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
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Quarter-finals | 8th | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
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Round of 16 | 16th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
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Qualified as host | |||||||
Total | Runners-up | 12/32 | 43 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 59 | 63 |
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
2019
17 November 2019 2021 AFCONQ | Guinea ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Conakry, Guinea |
16:00 UTC±0 | Stadium: Stade du 28 Septembre |
Coaching staff
Position | Name |
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Head Coach | ![]() |
Assistant Coach | ![]() |
Assistant Coach II | ![]() |
Team Coordinator | ![]() |
Technical Director | ![]() |
Physiotherapist | ![]() |
Physiotherapist II | ![]() |
Media Officer | ![]() |
Security Officer | ![]() |
Goalkeeping Coach | ![]() |
Intendant | ![]() |
Team Docter | ![]() |
Team Docter II | ![]() |
Physical Trainer | ![]() |
Players
Current squad
The following players were called up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Chad on 10 October 2020.
Caps and goals as of 17 November 2020, after the game against Chad.[17]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Aly Keita | 8 December 1986 | 12 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | GK | Moussa Camara | 27 November 1998 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
22 | GK | Ibrahim Koné | 27 November 1998 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Saïdou Sow | 4 July 2002 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Issiaga Sylla | 1 January 1994 | 55 | 2 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Abou Mangué Camara | 30 April 1996 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Florentin Pogba | 19 August 1990 | 25 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | DF | Simon Falette | 19 February 1992 | 15 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | DF | Ousmane Kanté | 21 September 1989 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | DF | Sékou Condé | 9 June 1993 | 16 | 1 | Free agent |
18 | DF | Mamadou Kane | 22 January 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | DF | Baïssama Sankoh | 20 March 1992 | 23 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | MF | Morlaye Sylla | 27 July 1998 | 2 | 1 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Naby Keïta | 10 February 1995 | 39 | 8 | ![]() |
13 | MF | Ibrahima Mousté | 2 January 1994 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | MF | Mady Camara | 28 February 1997 | 16 | 1 | ![]() |
23 | MF | Kamso Mara | 24 December 1994 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
MF | Ibrahima Camará | 25 January 1999 | 2 | 1 | ![]() | |
9 | FW | Demba Camara | 7 November 1994 | 18 | 3 | ![]() |
10 | FW | François Kamano | 2 May 1996 | 36 | 6 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Daouda Camara | 20 August 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | FW | Moussa Diawara | 15 October 1994 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | FW | Yady Bangoura | 30 June 1996 | 2 | 1 | ![]() |
21 | FW | Boniface Haba | 30 September 1996 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for Guinea in the last 12 months.[18]
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Sékouba Camara | 22 January 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Mohamed Camara | 16 March 2000 | 0 | 0 | Unknown | v. ![]() |
DF | Ibrahima Sory Sankhon | 1 January 1996 | 27 | 6 | ![]() |
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DF | Pa Konate | 25 April 1994 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Mikael Dyrestam | 10 December 1991 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Julian Jeanvier | 31 March 1992 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Mohamed Ali Camara | 28 August 1997 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Sadio Diallo | 28 December 1990 | 37 | 8 | ![]() |
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MF | Ibrahima Sory Conté | 3 April 1991 | 44 | 3 | ![]() |
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MF | Amadou Diawara | 17 July 1997 | 11 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Mohamed Yattara | 28 July 1993 | 38 | 12 | ![]() |
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FW | Seydouba Soumah | 11 June 1991 | 32 | 8 | ![]() |
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FW | José Kanté | 27 September 1990 | 13 | 2 | ![]() |
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FW | Sory Kaba | 10 April 1995 | 14 | 3 | ![]() |
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FW | Ibrahima Bah | 1 January 1999 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Momo Yansané | 29 July 1997 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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Records
- As of 17 November 2019[19]
- Players in bold text are still active with Guinea.
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Coaches
Petre Moldoveanu (1975–1977)[20]
Serge Devèze (1992–1993)
Boro Primorac (1994)
Mykhaylo Fomenko (1994)
Volodymyr Muntyan (1995–1998)
Henri Stambouli (1998–99)
Bruno Metsu (2000)
Bernard Simondi (2000–01)
Michel Dussuyer (2002–2004)
Patrice Neveu (2004–06)
Robert Nouzaret (2006–09)
Titi Camara (2009)
Mamadi Souaré (2009–10)
Michel Dussuyer (2010–15)
Luis Fernández (2015–16)
Lappé Bangoura (2016–2018)
Paul Put (2018–2019)
Didier Six (2019–)
Team honours
Last updated 14 August 2017
Other Tournaments and Cups
- Amilcar Cabral Cup
- Champions (5): 1981, 1982, 1987, 1988, 2005
- Runners-up (1): 1989
References
- "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- Barrie Courtney. "Guinea – List of International Matches". RSSSF. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- "Guinea – List of International Matches". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- "Guinea: Country Info". FIFA. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- "African Nations Cup 1976". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- "Fifa confirm Guinea ban". BBC Sport. 19 March 2001. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- "Guinea make their return". BBC Sport. 5 September 2002. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- "Mali squeeze through". BBC Sport. 7 February 2004. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- "Guinea 2–3 Senegal". BBC Sport. 3 February 2006. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- "Quarter-finals: Civ 5–0 Gui". BBC Sport. 4 February 2008. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- "Nations Cup: Guinea crush Botswana". BBC Sport. 28 January 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- "Nations Cup: Ghana through after 1–1 draw with Guinea". BBC Sport. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- "Soccer-Guinea cleared to host matches after being declared Ebola-free". uk.reuters.com/. Reuters. 4 January 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- https://guineefoot.info/syli-premiere-reaction-daly-toure-nouveau-team-manager/
- https://guineefoot.info/syli-kaba-diawa-mandjou-diallo-et-kemoko-font-leur-entree-dans-le-staff/
- https://guineefoot.info/nouveau-staff-du-syli-2-membres-contestes-par-le-ministere/
- "Guinea Team 2020". national-football-teams.com. National Football Teams.
- "Elim.CHAN 2020 : les 28 joueurs présélectionnés par Lappé Bangoura" (in French). Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- Mamrud, Roberto. "Appearances for Guinea National Team". RSSSF.
- Petre Moldoveanu who won the CAF Champions League in 1975 with Hafia Football Club was appointed manager of Guinea and led his side to the 1976 African Cup of Nations finals.
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