The Super Eagles have departed Uyo by chartered flight for Guinea-Bissau, seeking a result to close the gap at the top of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group L. Coach Éric Chelle's side currently sit second in the group following their 2-1 home win over Madagascar. Guinea-Bissau top the group after a 2-0 win away in Tanzania, while Tanzania and Madagascar remain without points. Only the overall winners of the group will qualify for next year’s AFCON finals.
The Super Eagles were made to work for their opening win after conceding from a set piece, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali making a crucial save to deny Madagascar a second goal before the Super Eagles fought back to win 2-1. A top NFF official has assured that Chelle and the squad have been reminded of the importance of improving on their Madagascar display. The official stated that the team knows the importance of the match and how good it will be for them to win.
According to SCORENigeria, Chelle is expected to make one notable change to his starting line-up for the Guinea-Bissau fixture. Coventry City’s Frank Onyeka is set to start alongside captain Wilfred Ndidi, strengthening the midfield. This change would mean either Jerome Akor or George Ilenikhena drops out of the Starting XI that beat Madagascar.
The Super Eagles have been assured of the importance of the match against Guinea-Bissau. A top NFF official told NationSport that Chelle and the squad had been reminded of the importance of improving on their Madagascar display. The official stated that the team knows the importance of the match and how good it will be for them to win.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The tournament is expected to feature the best teams from across the continent. Nigeria's Super Eagles are seeking to make a strong impression and qualify for the tournament.
The Super Eagles have arrived in Guinea-Bissau for the crucial match against the host team. The team is seeking to secure a positive result and close the gap at the top of Group L. Coach Chelle is expected to make a strong team selection to achieve this goal.
The match against Guinea-Bissau is a crucial one for the Super Eagles, and a win would put them in a strong position to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals. The team will be looking to build on their 2-1 win over Madagascar and secure a second consecutive victory.
Key points
- The Super Eagles need a result against Guinea-Bissau to close the gap at the top of Group L.
- Coach Éric Chelle is expected to make one notable change to his starting line-up for the Guinea-Bissau fixture.
- The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
