Eric Chelle Promises Tough Conditions for Guinea-Bissau

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has warned Guinea-Bissau that they will encounter similarly challenging conditions when they visit Nigeria, following Nigeria's 3-0 defeat in Bissau. Chelle attributed the loss to the poor pitch and intense heat at the Estádio 24 de Setembro, stating, “This is not the end.” He expressed confidence in his team's ability to recover during their next two matches against Tanzania before facing Guinea-Bissau again in Uyo.

Currently, Guinea-Bissau leads Group L with six points from two matches, while Nigeria has three points from their opening two games. With Tanzania guaranteed a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria must finish as the highest-ranked non-host nation in the group to qualify.

The next qualifying window is from November 9 to 17, with the 2027 AFCON scheduled to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from June 19 to July 17.