Guinea edged out Uganda 2-1 in a closely contested 2026 World Cup qualifier at the General Lansana Conté Stadium on November 17, 2023. The Syli National started their Group G campaign with a valuable home victory, overcoming a determined Ugandan side. Guinea took the lead in the first half through a powerful strike, but Uganda responded positively and managed to equalize before the break. The second half was an end-to-end battle, with both teams searching for a winner. Guinea ultimately found the decisive goal in the final twenty minutes, capitalizing on a defensive error to secure the three points. This win immediately puts Guinea in a strong position in the group standings alongside Algeria, while Uganda will be disappointed not to have taken at least a point from their travels.