Guinea has reportedly formally requested CAF to relocate their AFCON 2027 qualifier match against South Africa due to serious safety concerns.
The Guinean Football Federation (Feguifoot) cited the ongoing xenophobic violence and anti-immigrant protests in South Africa as the main reason for the request.
According to Guinee28, Feguifoot sent an official letter to CAF demanding that the September fixture be moved to a neutral venue.
The federation expressed deep fears for the physical safety of the national team players, officials, and delegation if they travel to South Africa.
This move comes amid heightened tensions and recent attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country.
Guinea wants strict security guarantees or a full venue change before agreeing to play the qualifier on South African soil.
CAF has received the letter and is expected to assess the situation before making a final decision.
The request highlights growing worries among African teams about player safety in certain host nations ahead of upcoming competitions.
