Sampil’s Reign Ends: Sory Doumbouya Elected as President of Guinean Football Federation

The Ordinary General Assembly OGA of the Guinean Football Federation Feguifoot convened on Thursday 8 May 2025 in the capital Conakry, with representatives from FIFA, CAF, the Ministry of Sports and the Guinean National Olympic Committee in attendance.

The Vote for Change

During the assembly, 51 of the 53 statutory members present voted in favor of removing Aboubacar Dinah Sampil from his position, effectively ending his term that began in January 2024.

This decision follows a provisional suspension imposed on Sampil on April 8, 2025, by the Executive Committee of the Guinean Football Federation.

Sory Doumbouya Takes the Helm

With Sampil's removal, Sory Doumbouya, the oldest vice president and president of Milo FC de Kankan, was elected to lead Feguifoot until the end of the current term.

Doumbouya steps into a federation at a crossroads, tasked with addressing a host of critical issues, including improving infrastructure, developing young talent, and enhancing the competitiveness of national teams.

A New Era for Guinean Football

Now, Sory Doumbouya must work to bring stability back to Feguifoot while assuring interested parties of the federation's dedication to development and advancement.

His leadership is anticipated to have a significant impact on how Guinean football develops in the future.