Guinea head coach Michel Dussuyer has named a 23-man squad for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda, with notable omissions and fresh call-ups shaping the Syli Nationale’s selection.
The French tactician opted to leave out key players, including former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, Celta Vigo’s Ilaix Moriba, and Nantes defender Saidou Sow.
Keita remains sidelined with injury and is only expected to return in June, while Moriba reportedly requested a guaranteed starting role, which Dussuyer declined. Sow, on the other hand, asked to remain with his pregnant wife, leading to his omission.
Also missing from the squad is Mohamed Bayo, who played a crucial role in Guinea’s 2-1 victory over Uganda in the previous round.
The forward, now on loan at Royal Antwerp, has struggled for form, failing to score in six matches since his January move.
However, Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy headlines the squad, joined by in-form players such as François Kamano and Abdoulaye Touré.
Genk midfielder Ibrahima Sory Bangoura has earned his first senior call-up after an impressive season in Belgium, making 24 appearances for the Jupiler Pro League leaders.
Guinea will host Somalia in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on March 21 before traveling to Kampala to face Uganda on March 25.
Currently third in Group G with six points, the Syli Nationale must secure maximum points to stay in contention for a spot at the World Cup, as only the group winners are guaranteed qualification.
Dussuyer has reinforced his defense with the return of Mohamed Ali Camara and Mouctar Diakhaby, both of whom have recovered from injuries. Meanwhile, Hafia FC goalkeeper Mory Keita remains the only locally-based player in the squad.
Guinea Squad for the March Qualifiers
Goalkeepers: Moussa Camara (Simba SC, Tanzania), Mory Keita (Hafia FC, Guinea), Soumaila Sylla (Stade de Reims, France)
Defenders: Mohamed Ali Camara (Young Boys, Switzerland), Antoine Conte (Igdir FK, Turkey), Ibrahima Sory Conté (UTA Arad, Romania), Ibrahim Diakité (Cercle de Bruges, Belgium), Mouctar Diakhaby (Valencia CF, Spain), Dembo Sylla (FC Dender, Belgium), Issiaga Sylla (Montpellier HSC, France), Sekou Oumar Sylla (ADO Den Haag, Netherlands)
Midfielders: Ibrahima Sory Bangoura (KRC Genk, Belgium), Aguibou Camara (PFK Ludogorets, Bulgaria), Mady Camara (PAOK Salonique, Greece), Seydouba Cissé (CD Leganés, Spain), Morlaye Sylla (FC Arouca, Portugal), Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre AC, France)
Forwards: Aliou Badara Baldé (FC Lausanne-Sport, Switzerland), Algassime Bah (APOEL FC, Cyprus), Yadaly Diaby (Grenoble Foot 38, France), Kandet Diawara (FC Pau, France), François Kamano (Damac FC, Saudi Arabia), Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund, Germany)
