Super Eagles Suffer 3-0 Loss to Guinea-Bissau in AFCON Qualifiers
On September 29, 2026, the Super Eagles faced a significant setback in their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign, losing 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau. The team, coached by Eric Chelle, entered the match with optimism following a 2-1 victory over Madagascar.
However, they were dealt a blow when George Ilenikhena was ruled out due to injury, leading to Taiwo Awoniyi starting alongside Akor Adams. Guinea-Bissau took control early, scoring the first goal in the 16th minute through Franculino.
Despite Nigeria's attempts to equalize, including a missed opportunity by Moses Simon, Guinea-Bissau doubled their lead with a goal from Mama Balde. Late in the match, Djalo sealed the victory with a third goal.
The defeat has left Nigeria's qualification hopes precarious, with fans expressing their anger on social media regarding the team's performance and tactical decisions.
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