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This Tuesday, October 15, 2024, the national team of Guinea, the Syli National, will face Ethiopia at the Alhassane Ouattara stadium in Ebimpé, in Abidjan, as part of the 4th day of the TotalEnergies Maroc 2025 CAN qualifiers. often among supporters: why is the Guinean Football Federation (FGF) responsible for ticket sales, even though the match is being played abroad
Due to the non-approval of Guinean stadiums by FIFA and CAF, Guinea is forced to play its international matches in approved stadiums outside the country, notably in Côte d’Ivoire, whose infrastructure meets the standards in force. However, although the match is played outside Guinean territory, the national team remains under the full management of the Guinean Football Federation. It is therefore the latter which takes charge of the logistical organization of the match, including the sale of tickets to Guinean supporters and spectators.
●A central logistical and financial role
The FGF holds the role of official organizer for national selection matches. This role extends to the financial aspect and logistics, whether it is coordinating the team’s travel or ensuring the reception of supporters. Ticketing is an essential part of this management, since it allows the federation to generate income which will cover various operational costs, in particular those linked to travel and facilities.
●Mobilization of Guinean supporters in Ivory Coast
In addition, the sale of tickets by the FGF aims to mobilize the Guinean community present in Côte d’Ivoire, an audience of fervent supporters who constitute a major asset for Syli National when it plays far from its bases. By directly managing the ticketing, the federation also ensures that the match takes place in optimal conditions, while maintaining close links with the Guinean diaspora.
●Management in partnership with Ivory Coast
Collaboration with the Ivorian authorities allows Guinea to use local infrastructure for its international meetings. However, according to the agreements between the two federations, the FGF remains the key player in the organization of the event, including ticket management. This guarantees that the support provided to Syli National is provided in the best possible conditions, while respecting local standards.
In short, although the Ethiopia-Guinea match takes place in Abidjan, the Guinean Football Federation remains responsible for the organization, including the sale of tickets, a crucial aspect which makes it possible to financially support the team and involve the community Guinean wherever she is.
YOUR Aboubacar
Lawyer Journalist