Super Eagles slump to 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 qualifiers

On Tuesday, the Super Eagles suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in Bissau, their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Franculino Dju opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a curling finish past goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Mama Baldé doubled the lead in the 66th minute, and Álvaro Djaló sealed the win with a third goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

Coach Eric Chelle made two halftime changes, bringing on Moses Usor and Moses Simon for Frank Onyeka and striker Taiwo Awoniyi, but Nigeria failed to produce a meaningful response. The best chance came late when George Ilenikhena was denied by Guinea‑Bissau goalkeeper Djoco Embadje in the 87th minute.

The loss leaves Nigeria with three points from two matches, while Guinea‑Bissau tops the group with six points after also beating Tanzania 2‑0 earlier. It marks Chelle’s first defeat since taking charge of the team, raising questions about tactical adjustments ahead of the remaining qualifiers.

For Nigerian fans, the result underscores the urgency to secure wins in the upcoming fixtures to keep AFCON 2027 hopes alive. Will the Super Eagles bounce back with a win against their next opponent, or will they need to overhaul their approach to stay on track for qualification?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/29/guinea-bissau-beat-super-eagles-3-0-hand-chelle-first-defeat/