Eric Chelle Apologizes After Super Eagles' 3-0 Loss
The Super Eagles, under head coach Eric Chelle, faced a significant setback with a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau during matchday two of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Both teams entered the match with equal points after winning their opening games against Madagascar and Tanzania.
Guinea-Bissau took the lead in the 15th minute through Franculino Dju and maintained this advantage into halftime. The hosts extended their lead with a goal from Mama Balde in the 66th minute, followed by a third goal from Alvaro Djalo in the final moments of the match.
This defeat left Guinea-Bissau at the top of Group L with six points, while Nigeria remained in second place with three points. Chelle addressed the media post-match, acknowledging the team's poor performance and the playing surface but did not shift blame.
Nigeria's next competitive matches are scheduled for November against Tanzania, with a friendly against Russia set for October 6.
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