Eric Chelle's Super Eagles Suffer 3-0 Loss to Guinea-Bissau

On September 30, 2026, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle admitted that Guinea-Bissau outperformed Nigeria in a 3-0 defeat during their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. The loss was a significant setback for Nigeria, occurring just three days after their 2-1 victory over Madagascar.

Guinea-Bissau dominated the match, with Franculino Djú scoring the first goal in the first half. Nigeria struggled to respond effectively, and Mama Baldé doubled the lead before Álvaro Djaló sealed the victory in stoppage time.

Chelle acknowledged the intensity and aggression of the Guinea-Bissau team, noting that they were more motivated. He mentioned that the playing conditions, including the poor pitch and hot weather, affected Nigeria's performance but did not use them as excuses.

Despite attempts to change tactics after halftime, Nigeria could not sustain their efforts, leaving them with mixed results in their qualifying campaign.