Guinea’s Syli National have been left with just eight players in Conakry, 48 hours before their crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying match against Eritrea.

Twenty-five players were initially called up for the camp, but significant problems with flight tickets and international connections have delayed the arrival of 17 members of the squad.

The disruption has severely affected Guinea’s preparations for the match, with the coaching staff forced to work with a reduced group and limited time for collective training.

Eritrea have gained an advantage in their build-up, having arrived in Guinea’s capital on Friday.

The Guinea Football Federation must now resolve the outstanding travel arrangements, including securing last-minute flights, so the rest of the squad can join the camp in Conakry and prepare for the fixture.