Super Eagles Suffer 3-0 Loss to Guinea-Bissau in AFCON Qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria faced a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau in Bissau, marking a significant setback in their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign. Guinea-Bissau, ranked 132nd in the FIFA rankings, took the lead with a goal from Franculino Djú in the 15th minute, followed by Mama Baldé in the 65th minute, and Álvaro Djaló completed the scoring in stoppage time.
Nigeria, ranked 26th, struggled to create meaningful chances, with only two notable attempts from Ademola Lookman and George Ilenikhena. This loss places Nigeria three points behind Guinea-Bissau, who now lead Group L with six points from two matches.
The Super Eagles, under the management of Eric Chelle, will need to regroup ahead of their upcoming matches against Tanzania in November. This defeat is particularly significant as it marks Chelle's first loss in regulation time since taking charge, raising questions about his coaching capabilities.
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