Uganda host the Syli National of Guinea this Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in the sixth round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
The battle between Uganda and Guinea is scheduled to take place at the Nelson Mandela Stadium under the lights at 7pm EAT (4pm GMT).
A high stakes clash for both sides aiming to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive after faltering in their respective games on match day five.
Uganda suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Mozambique while Guinea shared points with regional neighbors Somalia in a goalless draw witnessed in Abjidan.
Current form
With six points, Uganda is fifth in Group G with two wins and three losses. The goal difference is 5-7. In their last 10 matches across all tournaments, the team has six wins and three losses, with a goal difference of 12-10.
Guinea, meanwhile, is ranked third with 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, goal difference 4-4). The Guineans have won 5 of their last 10 matches and lost 4. The goal difference is 13-8.
Probable Starting X1
Uganda (Coach Paul Put)
Isima Watenga (GK), Timothy Awany, Elio Capradossi, Aziz Kayondo, Elvis Bwomono, Ronald Ssekiganda, Kenneth Semakula, Allan Okello, Rogers Mato, Jude Semugabi, Muhammad Shaban
Guinea (Coach Michel Dussuyer)
Soumaila Sylla (GK), Dembo Sylla, Issiaga Sylla, Mohamed Camara, Mouctar Diakhaby, Abdoulaye Toure, Mady Camara, Seydouba Cisse, Badara Balde, Francois Kamano, Serhou Guirassy
Table standings in Group G
Algeria 12pts
Mozambique 12pts
Guinea 7pts
Botswana 6pts
Uganda 6pts
Somalia 1pt
- The group winner qualifies directly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and USA
- Four of the nine group runners-up qualify for a playoff to determine Africa’s representative at the intercontinental qualifying playoff.
