Guinea host Eritrea at the Stade du 28 Septembre on Thursday, 12 November 2026, in the third round of qualifying for the CAN 2027. The Syli National need victory to remain in touch with South Africa in Group D, but could be without key striker Serhou Guirassy.
Guirassy suffered a thigh injury while playing for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and is a major doubt for the match. His absence would leave Guinea without one of their most important attacking players as they look to secure three points on home soil.
Guinea are expected to field a competitive side despite that uncertainty. Mohamed Camara is likely to start in goal, with Ibrahim Diakite, Mouctar Diakhaby, Mohamed Soumah and Issiaga Sylla forming the defence.
Mory Konate, Amadou Diawara and Seydouba Cisse are expected to operate in midfield. The probable attacking line-up consists of Aliou Balde, Lamine Diaby-Fadiga and Yadaly Diaby.
Probable Guinea line-up
Goalkeeper: Mohamed Camara
Defenders: Ibrahim Diakite, Mouctar Diakhaby, Mohamed Soumah, Issiaga Sylla
Midfielders: Mory Konate, Amadou Diawara, Seydouba Cisse
Forwards: Aliou Balde, Lamine Diaby-Fadiga, Yadaly Diaby
Eritrea are expected to approach the game with a focus on defensive organisation and collective discipline. They are looking to recover from a heavy 5-0 defeat by South Africa and will aim to keep their lines compact while reducing the space available to Guinea’s attackers.
Yonathan Sultan is the probable goalkeeper, behind a defensive quartet of Hennos Asmelash, Jamal Ali, Jonas Idris and Jozef Misghina.
Ablelom Teklezghi, Nahom Netabay and Nahom Tadese are expected to make up Eritrea’s midfield, while Ali Sulieman, Awed Isaac and Esrom Yohannes could start in attack.
Probable Eritrea line-up
Goalkeeper: Yonathan Sultan
Defenders: Hennos Asmelash, Jamal Ali, Jonas Idris, Jozef Misghina
Midfielders: Ablelom Teklezghi, Nahom Netabay, Nahom Tadese
Forwards: Ali Sulieman, Awed Isaac, Esrom Yohannes
The match is the third fixture in the CAN 2027 qualifying campaign for both sides. Guinea are heavily favoured in the available betting odds, with a home win priced at 1.16, a draw at 7.00 and an Eritrea victory at 16.00.