Serhou Guirassy Leaves Guinea Camp Ahead of Botswana Clash

Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy has returned to Borussia Dortmund and will miss the national team’s final 2026 World Cup qualifier against Botswana.

The Franco-Guinean forward, who sat out Thursday’s 2-1 win over Mozambique due to muscle pain, travelled back to Germany via Casablanca on Friday to continue his recovery, according to Foot224.

Guirassy’s absence comes as a setback for Paulo Duarte’s side, who have already been eliminated from World Cup contention.

Despite his strong club form, the striker’s fitness issues have disrupted his international run, leaving Guinea without their top scorer for the remainder of the campaign.

In his absence, 18-year-old Abdoul Karim Traoré stepped up impressively against Mozambique, scoring both goals in Guinea’s 2-1 victory.

The result offered little consolation, as it could not alter the team’s fate in the qualifiers.

Guinea’s final match against Botswana on Tuesday will have no impact on standings but will serve as a test for new players.

Duarte plans to use the game to assess young talents and prepare for the squad’s rebuilding phase following their elimination.

The Syli National’s failure to qualify for both the 2026 World Cup and the next Africa Cup of Nations underlines the need for renewal and depth in the team.

Guirassy’s early departure only reinforces that challenge, as Guinea continue to struggle with injuries and inconsistency.

Despite the disappointment, Duarte’s focus will shift toward developing emerging stars like Traoré, who could play a key role in the team’s revival.

Guinea’s supporters will now look to the Botswana match as a chance to see a new generation begin shaping the country’s football future.