Guinea beats Eritrea 2-1 at home in CAN 2027 qualifier
Aguibou Camara captained the Syli national team, which trailed South Africa in Group D before the win, while only one qualifying place is available in the group.
Guinea's Syli national team beat Eritrea 2-1 on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at the 28-Septembre stadium in Conakry, in the third round of qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Coach Paulo Duarte, a Portuguese, fielded Mohamed Camara Richard in goal, with Aboubacar K. Keita, Mohamed Soumah, Ibrahim Brèze Fofana and Sékou Oumar Sylla in defence.
Aguibou Camara wore the captain's armband and played in midfield alongside Ousmane Diabaté and Morlaye Sylla. Aliou Baldé, Yadaly Diaby and Kerfala Dada Cissoko led the attack. Before the match Guinea were second in Group D, behind South Africa.
Only one qualifying place is open in Group D, because Kenya, a co-host, has already qualified automatically for the final phase.
Why it mattersOnly one qualifying place is open in Group D, so Guinea's win keeps them in contention for that single ticket against South Africa.