CONAKRY- And yet the Guineans had hoped to qualify for the CAN since Michel Dussuyer took control of the team. It is obvious that the Frenchman, who thus marked his return for the third time on the bench of the national eleven, took some trouble to pick up the pieces of the team he left in robes with those his non-professional predecessors, Kaba Diawara and Charles Paquilé. .
But it was not enough to be part of the meeting of the great football nations, in Morocco for CAN 2025. To tell the truth and without embellishment, it is a failure for Michel Dussuyer that he will have on his conscience. He was the one who had the intention of qualifying Syli. He talked about this every time and he had to follow this reasoning. And to succeed is no less than a failure on his part, a failure that will destroy his long career as a coach. Maybe he ends up in Guinea, where he left. A loss that will remain in the dark history of the country’s football.
The case, in Tanzania, on the last day of the qualifications for this CAN will always be in our minds. Hard to digest. When we know that Guirassy’s teammates had two options to qualify. Influence or attraction. But this was not possible, while the supporters are sure that there is one of the biggest teams on the continent.
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What were the key factors that contributed to the team’s inability to secure qualification during the CAN qualifiers in Guinea?
World-today-news.com: Welcome to our show, Mognouma. It’s great to have you here today. Can you tell us a bit about your experience covering the recent CAN qualifiers in Guinea? What were some of the biggest takeaways from the recent match against Tanzania, and how did it feel to witness the team’s performance firsthand?
Mognouma: Yes, thank you for having me. I was in Conakry for the crucial CAN qualifier against Tanzania, and it was a tense and highly anticipated match. As you mentioned, the team had high hopes with Michel Dussuyer at the helm, but unfortunately, it wasn’t to be. The energy in the stadium was palpable, with fans desperately hoping for a win that would secure their spot at the tournament. The final result was disappointing, but it was interesting to see how the team played under Dussuyer’s guidance.
world-today-news.com: Certainly, Michel Dussuyer’s return was highly anticipated. Some felt he could turn things around for the team, given his previous success. However, as the article suggests, this wasn’t enough to secure qualification. Do you think the expectations were too high or was there more that could have been done to ensure qualification?
Mognouma: I think expectations were certainly high, as they should be when you have a coach of Dussuyer’s caliber leading the team. However, I also believe there were several factors at play that made securing qualification a challenge. The team had struggled in previous matches under different leadership, and they were facing stiff competition from Tanzania. Additionally, there may have been some growing pains as Dussuyer attempted to implement his coaching style and tactics with a new group of players. Nevertheless, it’s clear that they fell short of the mark, and it will be interesting to see what lessons can be learned from this experience.
world-today-news.com: Absolutely. Let’s talk about the article’s mention of the missed opportunities and “what ifs” surrounding the team’s performance. Guirassy, in particular, has been touted as one of the continent’s biggest talents but was unable to make much of an impact
