Nigeria's 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau puts AFCON 2027 qualification in serious danger

Nigeria's Super Eagles crashed to a 3-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier earlier today in Bissau. Franculino Djú opened the scoring before halftime, Mama Baldé made it 2-0 in the 66th minute, and Álvaro Djaló sealed the win in stoppage time.

The result leaves Guinea-Bissau sitting three points clear at the top of Group L, with Nigeria now trailing by three points after just two matches - only one team advances from this group. Coach Eric Chelle came in for criticism after starting Taiwo Awoniyi instead of the injured Victor Osimhen, making questionable substitutions that didn't change the game, and seeing poor performances from full-backs Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, and a lack of width in attack.

This defeat means Nigeria must win all remaining qualifiers to keep their AFCON 2027 dream alive. The big question now is whether Chelle can fix the tactical issues and personnel choices before the next match, or if this early slump will end their hopes of returning to continental glory.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/29/2027-afconq-4-things-we-learnt-as-guinea-bissau-thrash-super-eagles/