The Sierra Leone national football team, the Leone Stars, have landed safely in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of their pivotal Matchday 6 encounter against the Pharaohs in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, at the Cairo International Stadium, which boasts a capacity of 74,100 spectators.
Sierra Leone enters this fixture with renewed confidence, having secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their previous match. This win has bolstered the team’s morale as they prepare to face one of Africa’s football powerhouses.
Current Group Standings:
1. Egypt – 13 points (5 matches)
2. Burkina Faso – 8 points (5 matches)
3. Sierra Leone – 8 points (5 matches)
4. Guinea-Bissau – 6 points (5 matches)
5. Ethiopia – 3 points (5 matches)
6. Djibouti – 1 points (5 Matches)
The New Leone Stars team headed by former national team captain Mohamed Kallon face a formidable challenge against Egypt, a team that has demonstrated impressive form in the qualifiers. In their last meeting on November 19, 2023, Egypt emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Sierra Leone.
Egypt come to the match in the back of a 2-0 away win against Ethopia last night. The Pharaohs’ attack is spearheaded by Liverpool’s prolific Mohamed Salah, whose recent performances have been instrumental in their qualifying campaign. Also, their offensive strength is evident, averaging 1.5 goals per game over their last 20 matches. In contrast, Sierra Leone has averaged 0.85 goals per game in the same period. Defensively, Egypt has maintained an average of 0.5 clean sheets per game, while Sierra Leone has averaged 0.25.
A victory for Sierra Leone could significantly enhance their position in the group standings, keeping their World Cup aspirations alive. Conversely, Egypt aims to solidify their lead and inch closer to securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
As the Leone Stars gear up for this crucial match, the nation stands united in support, hopeful for a historic performance against the Egyptian giants.