The Guinean national team records a new setback ahead of its two clashes against Eritrea, part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Striker Lamine Diaby Fadiga has withdrawn, thus becoming the fourth unavailable player in the squad led by Paulo Duarte.
The Raków Częstochowa forward sustained an injury on Sunday during the Polish league match against Legia Warsaw. Forced to leave his teammates as early as the 32nd minute of play, he will miss the upcoming international gathering in November.
His absence adds to those of Serhou Guirassy, a forward for Borussia Dortmund, FC Nantes defender Saïdou Sow and goalkeeper Soumaïla Sylla. Guinea will therefore have to cope without four players for its two appointments scheduled for 12 and 16 November.
These absences represent a genuine handicap for Paulo Duarte, especially offensively. The Guinean coach indeed loses two attacking options, including Lamine Diaby Fadiga, author of the winning goal against Kenya during the previous international break.
A delicate context for Guinea, which will have to try to preserve its chances of qualification in these two meetings, where every point could prove decisive.
