Sorry for the lack of updates over the past couple of months. What has transpired in my absence?

South Africa is now all but out of the picture. That leaves one thing for the Syli Nationale to play for, the 2010 African Cup of Nations in Angola. Their rivals in this battle will be the Flames of Malawi. The next two matches will likely determine who progresses to Angola and [...]

Robert Nouzaret resigned following Guinea’s 2-1 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire at home in Conakry. A predictable decision by Nouzaret considering he would have been sacked anyway. Replacing Nouzaret will be Guinean legend Titi Camara, former Liverpool player. Camara will likely have the respect of his new charges and can hopefully ensure that [...]

As expected the Syli Nationale failed to defeat Côte d’Ivoire at home, falling 2-1. At first sight not an awful scoreline considering what happened back in Ghana a year and a half ago. But Guinea’s lone goal from Sambegou Bangoura was a result of comical goal keeping.

Guinea’s home match this weekend in Conakry against Cote d’Ivoire is the Syli Nationale’s last chance at salvaging their World Cup hopes. Any thing other than a win and the rest of the campaign will be about ensuring qualification for the Nations Cup in Angola.

Guinea’s hopes of qualifying for a World Cup for the first time in their history came to an end at the hands of Burkina Faso on Saturday after the Stallions ran rampant in a 4-2 win. Yes, it is only one game but it is more than enough to illustrate that the Syli Nationale [...]

Today Guinea embark upon the final road of qualifiying leading to South Africa when they take on the Stallions of Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou.

Here is the squad set to travel to Ouagadougou to face Burkina Faso in the first World Cup qualifier of the final round:

The draw for the final stage of CAF World Cup qualification took place today and the Syli Nationale has been drawn into Group E. Accompanying them on the journey will be Cotê d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Malawi.

As promised here is my breakdown of the three pots from which Guinea will face one team each when the draw is conducted on October 22.