Serhou Guirassy is set to miss Guinea’s African Cup of Nations opening qualifying matches due to injury.

Borussia Dortmund striker was selected by Guinea’s technical team but will be unable to play due to an injury, which is a disappointment for Syli National opening campaign this month.

They are now looking for a replacement for Guirassy ahead of ties against the Leopards of DRC and the Taifa Stars of Tanzania.

Paquille will also have to fill in for central defender Saïdou Sow and left-back Issiaga Sylla.

Sow got injured during a match for Strasbourg and won’t be able to play. Ibrahima Sory Conté will take his place. Sylla got hurt during a Montpellier match and is also out. They’re working on finding a replacement.

Coach Charles Paquille is under pressure to keep the team competitive.

Guinea’s fans hope the remaining squad members will step up despite the injuries as they aim to start their AFCON 2025 campaign positively.