Super Eagles Return to Abuja After 3-0 Loss to Guinea-Bissau
The Super Eagles arrived back in Abuja following a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. The match took place on Tuesday, marking Nigeria's first loss in the qualifying series after a previous victory against Madagascar.
In the match, Franculino Djú opened the scoring for Guinea-Bissau in the first half, curling a shot past goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. After halftime, Mama Baldé extended the lead to 2-0, and Álvaro Djaló sealed the victory with a third goal in stoppage time.
As a result of this defeat, the Super Eagles are currently in second place in Group L with three points, while Guinea-Bissau leads the group with six points after winning their first two qualifying matches. Madagascar and Tanzania are tied with one point each after their 1-1 draw on Tuesday.
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