The Sierra Leone national football team, Leone Stars, are set to face the Pharaohs of Egypt today, Tuesday, March 25th, in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

Sierra Leone boosted their qualification hopes with a 3-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau in the previous round on Thursday.

Egypt currently leads Group A with 13 points, two ahead of second-placed Burkina Faso. Sierra Leon is third with eight points and Guinea-Bissau is fourth with six points. Ethiopia is fifth, with Djibouti at the bottom.

Egypt and Sierra Leone have met thrice, each claiming a victory and a draw.

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Ahead of the match, the Sierra Leone Football Association has confirmed that Mustapha Bundu has returned to his club in England after sustaining a minor injury during the recent match against Guinea-Bissau in Liberia.

Additionally, the FA has addressed circulating reports regarding Hindolo Mustapha joining the Leone Stars squad in Egypt. They clarified that these reports are untrue. Hindolo Mustapha is currently planning his return to his club in England following the U20 friendly match against Morocco. The Leone Stars squad in Cairo remains unchanged, with no new additions.

The match against Egypt is a pivotal fixture in the World Cup qualifying campaign, and the Leone Stars are aiming for a strong performance.

Match Details

Date: March 25, 2025
Venue: Cairo International Stadium, Egypt
Kick-Off Time: 7:00 PM (Sierra Leonean time)

Ticket Information

Fans eager to witness this captivating friendly can secure tickets via the official national team websites. With excitement building around this World Cup qualifier, tickets are expected to sell quickly, so early purchase is recommended.

Where to Watch

For those unable to attend the match in person, there are multiple ways to follow the action live:

TV: The game will be broadcast live on FIFA Plus TV, Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) and AYV Television, ensuring fans across Sierra Leone can catch the action from home.

Streaming: The match will also be available for streaming on the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) official website and YouTube channel, providing global access to fans and supporters.

Digital Coverage

Fans can stay connected with Sierraloaded, one of Sierra Leone’s top digital platforms, for comprehensive pre- and post-match analysis, as well as live updates and engaging content across their social media platforms.