2027 AFCON qualifiers: Guinea beat Eritrea 2-1 in Conakry
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Guinee7
Guinea beat Eritrea 2-1 at the 28 September Stadium in Conakry in the third round of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The Syli national have six points after three rounds. The two sides will meet again on 16 November in Egypt, according to Guinee7.
Guinea beat Eritrea 2-1 on Thursday 12 November 2026 in Conakry in the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Syli national took the lead in the 13th minute through Mohamed Soumah before Yakhouba Gnagna Barry doubled the advantage after coming on as a substitute, according to Guinee7.
Eritrea pulled a goal back in the 82nd minute, but Guinea held on to their lead until the final whistle. Portuguese coach Paolo Duarte had reshuffled his attacking line after judging his forwards’ performance insufficient, a decision that led to the introduction of Horoya striker Yakhouba Gnagna Barry, Guinee7 reports.
The victory takes the Syli national’s tally to six points after three rounds. Guinea and Eritrea will meet again on 16 November in Egypt for the return leg, according to Guinee7.
The victory came after Guinea’s 1-0 win over Kenya in Conakry on 1 October in the qualifiers.
