Uganda take on Guinea in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Uganda Cranes and the ‘Syli National’ (National Elephants) will today lock horns in a crunchy 2026 World Cup campaign match at the 10,000-capacity Stade de Municipal de Berkane in Morocco.

Guinea cannot host games from home due to the political instability after the coup d’etat led by Special Forces Commander Colonel Mamady Doumbouya which ousted President Alpha Condè on September 5, 2021.

The Cranes contingent of 16 players flew early this week to Morocco.

They were joined by foreign based players who included Richard Basangwa, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Cranes Captain Khalid Aucho, Fahad Bayo, Salim Omar Magoola and Halid Lwaliwa.

Others include Isma Watenga,  Rogers Mato, Scotland-based defender Bevis Mugabi, Ramzan Kawooya and Elvis Bwomono.

The newly appointed Uganda Cranes head coach, 67-year old Belgian Paul Put, confirmed his final 27-men squad to face Guinea and Somalia on Tuesday next week in the same stadium in Morocco.

Just like Guinea, Somalia cannot host games home due to political instability.

It is a must win for Uganda after Algeria and Mozambique yesterday registered big wins.

Cranes defenders must pay special attention to Guinea striker, 27-year old Serhou Guirassy, who is on a brilliant form with his club Stuttgart with 15 goals in 11 games so far.

Algeria beat Somalia 3-1 from Nelson Mandela Stadium-Baraki in Algiers while Mozambique hammered Botswana 3-2 away in Botswana.

Uganda is in Group G with Algeria, Guinea, Mozambique, Botswana and Somalia

The top team will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup to be held in Canada, USA and Mexico.

From the Eyewitness24 Sports desk, we wish our boys success and we shall keep you updated.