Guinea begin pre-CHAN 2024 training camps in Morocco and Cameroon
Guinea have stepped up their preparations for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a two-phase training programme in Morocco and Cameroon as they target a breakthrough performance at the continental tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The Syli Local touched down in Morocco on Sunday to begin a six-day intensive camp, which will run from July 13 to 19, before they travel to Douala, Cameroon, for a final warm-up series of friendlies ahead of the competition’s August 2 kickoff.
Head coach Souleymane Camara and his technical team are overseeing daily double sessions in North Africa as the West African side looks to fine-tune tactics, build fitness, and foster team cohesion.
The team is scheduled to play two high-level warm-up matches in Douala against fellow CHAN 2024 participants Burkina Faso (July 24) and Central African Republic (July 28).
The Guinean Football Federation (FGF) confirmed that both friendlies, along with all training sessions, will be held behind closed doors to ensure maximum focus and tactical secrecy.
This year’s tournament marks Guinea’s fourth appearance at CHAN, having previously featured in 2016, 2018, and 2020.
The Syli Local’s best run came in 2016 and 2020, when they reached the semi-finals but fell short of reaching the final – losing to DR Congo and Mali respectively.
Coach Camara is hopeful that this carefully structured preparation schedule will give his players the competitive edge required to go all the way.
“We want to break the barrier and reach the final for the first time,” he said ahead of the training camp.
Guinea have been drawn in a tricky Group C alongside Algeria, Uganda, South Africa, and Niger – a group that promises high drama and fierce competition.
The team’s experience, mixed with fresh local talent, could make them a serious threat in the race for continental glory.
CHAN 2024 runs from 2 to 30 August across three host nations – Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania – and features 16 of Africa’s top national teams composed exclusively of home-based players.