Bissau:Guilherme Carlos dos Santos, the Inspector General of Stadiums and a key figure in the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) club licensing process, has issued a warning that Guiné-Bissau may not meet the necessary requirements to host international matches by March 2027. This statement follows an inspection by the Guiné-Bissau Football Federation's Executive Committee at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro to assess ongoing rehabilitation works.
According to Agencia de Noticias da Guine, Santos emphasized the importance of adhering to CAF's guidelines to avoid being barred from hosting the fifth qualifying round match for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) against Tanzania. He stressed that compliance with CAF's established standards is crucial for continuing international games in Bissau and called for timely interventions and increased attention to stadium conditions to prevent potential repercussions for the national team.
The Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro currently holds a temporary and conditional certification from CAF, valid until November 30 of this year. The issuance of a permanent certification is contingent upon meeting the corrective measures mandated by Africa's football governing body.