Guinea football federation remains engulfed in uncertainty as internal disagreements continue to grow following the departure of former president Bouba Sampil and the appointment of Sory Doumbouya as the organisation’s new leader.
The Guinean Football Federation (FGF) has been struggling with instability in recent months, and the arrival of Doumbouya has failed to ease tensions within the football governing body.
Doumbouya, who became the most senior vice-president in line with the federation’s statutes following Sampil’s removal by the executive committee, has instead found himself facing criticism over allegations involving player recruitment.
According to reports, the official has been accused of attempting to attract a player to his club, Milo FC, by allegedly promising the footballer an opportunity with the national team.
Despite the claims and the existence of audio recordings described as potentially compromising, Doumbouya was cleared to remain in his position by the federation’s ethics committee.
The controversy has added to a growing sense of uncertainty around Guinea football, with questions now being raised about the stability of the federation’s leadership ahead of upcoming elections.
The situation became more complicated after the resignation of executive committee member Mamadou Alpha Hann.
His departure has reportedly left the FGF executive committee below the minimum number of members required under its statutes.
The development has increased pressure on the federation, with Guinea’s Ministry of Sports issuing a statement reaffirming its commitment to protecting the interests of football in the country.
The ministry said it would continue to support Guinean football while also taking responsibility within the framework of national laws to address the situation.
Attention has also turned to Secretary General Ibrahim Barry, widely known as Blasco, who has emerged as one of the central figures in the ongoing political developments within the federation.
With elections expected to take place within a period of between 45 days and three months, reports suggest Barry is playing a major role in shaping the direction of the organisation.
According to reports, the secretary general is seeking changes within several legal committees of the federation, with plans to replace some members with individuals considered closer to his position.
Barry is believed to have the backing of some executive committee members who would prefer Vice-President Mohamed Barry to become the next president of the federation.
However, that support is not universal. Reports indicate that opposition remains both within the executive committee and among federation delegates who will eventually vote in the presidential election.
The ongoing crisis has also reportedly attracted attention from FIFA, football’s world governing body.
The organisation is said to be increasingly concerned by the repeated controversies surrounding the Guinean federation.
Guinea football has experienced several leadership disputes in recent years, and the latest developments have raised concerns about whether the federation can achieve stability before the next electoral process.
