Eric Chelle Acknowledges Guinea-Bissau's Dominance in Loss
On September 30, 2026, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle admitted that Guinea-Bissau outperformed Nigeria in a 3-0 defeat during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier held at Estádio 24 de Setembro. Guinea-Bissau opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a goal from Franculino Djú, followed by Mama Baldé doubling the lead in the 66th minute. Álvaro Djaló sealed the victory with a goal in stoppage time.
Chelle made substitutions at halftime, bringing in Moses Usor and Moses Simon for Frank Onyeka and Taiwo Awoniyi, but these changes did not alter the match's outcome. Chelle noted the challenging conditions, including the pitch and heat, as factors affecting Nigeria's performance.
Despite the setback, he remains optimistic about Nigeria's chances in the next qualifiers against Tanzania. Currently, Guinea-Bissau leads Group L with six points, while Nigeria has three points from two matches.
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