The Super Eagles, Nigeria's national football team, have arrived in Bissau ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. The team, along with the technical staff and support personnel, departed from Nigeria on Sunday. They traveled from the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo after their 2-1 victory over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday.
According to Promise Efoghe, the Super Eagles Media Officer, the team conducted their final training session in Uyo on Sunday morning before departing for Guinea-Bissau at 5 p.m. The team boarded a chartered ValueJet flight and arrived at the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau at 8:40 p.m. The Super Eagles will face Guinea-Bissau, ranked 132nd in the world and 38th in Africa, at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Tuesday.
Guinea-Bissau have faced Nigeria four times, with their only victory coming in 2023 during the AFCON qualifiers. In that match, they secured a 1-0 win at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The Super Eagles will be looking to improve their position in Group L, where Guinea-Bissau currently leads on goal difference after defeating Tanzania 2-0 in their opening fixture.
The match against Guinea-Bissau is crucial for Nigeria, as only the group winner will secure a qualification ticket for AFCON 2027. Tanzania has already qualified as one of the co-hosts, leaving Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau to compete for the remaining spot. The Super Eagles will be seeking to strengthen their position in Group L and bounce back from their previous encounter with Guinea-Bissau.
The team has been preparing for the match, and coach Eric Chelle has been working with the players to fine-tune their strategy. The Super Eagles have shown resilience in their recent matches, including their 2-1 victory over Madagascar. They will look to build on that momentum and secure a positive result against Guinea-Bissau.
The Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau will host the match on Tuesday. The stadium is expected to be packed, with fans from both teams eager to see their teams in action. The Super Eagles will be looking to make a statement and secure a win that will boost their chances of qualifying for AFCON 2027.
The Super Eagles' arrival in Bissau marks the final stage of their preparation for the match. The team has been training hard, and the players are focused on securing a positive result. With the right strategy and teamwork, the Super Eagles can overcome Guinea-Bissau and move closer to qualifying for AFCON 2027.
Key points
- The Super Eagles will face Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday in a crucial AFCON 2027 qualifier.
- Guinea-Bissau currently leads Group L on goal difference after defeating Tanzania 2-0 in their opening fixture.
- Only the group winner will secure a qualification ticket for AFCON 2027, with Tanzania already qualified as one of the co-hosts.
