The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to depart Uyo on Sunday for their Matchday 2 Group L fixture against Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. This was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation's interim Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Ademola Olajire. The team will begin their journey to Guinea-Bissau a day after starting preparations for the encounter against the Wild Dogs.
The Super Eagles secured a winning start to their qualifying campaign on Friday, defeating Madagascar 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor sealed the victory for Nigeria. Ilenikhena marked his senior international debut with the equaliser in first-half stoppage time, while Usor scored the decisive goal four minutes after coming on as a substitute.
The Matchday 2 encounter against Guinea-Bissau is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, at 5pm Nigerian time. Both teams currently have three points from their opening fixtures, with Guinea-Bissau also registering a win in their first match. The Super Eagles will be seeking another positive result in Bissau to build early momentum in the qualifying race.
Head coach Éric Chelle is expected to manage his squad carefully, considering the short turnaround between the two fixtures and the switch from a home assignment to an away encounter. The team's performance in the upcoming match will be crucial in determining their chances of securing the qualifying ticket.
The 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign has seen an intense competition in Group L, with Madagascar and Tanzania yet to register a point. As Tanzania are co-hosts of the 2027 AFCON and have automatic qualification, only the highest-ranked team among the remaining Group L sides will secure the qualifying ticket.
The Super Eagles' victory over Madagascar was a significant boost to their campaign, and they will look to build on that momentum against Guinea-Bissau. The team's strategy and performance in the upcoming match will be crucial in determining their chances of success in the qualifying campaign.
With the match against Guinea-Bissau approaching, the Super Eagles will need to be at their best to secure a positive result. The team's preparation and strategy will be key to their success in the encounter, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see the team's performance in the match.
Key points
- The Super Eagles will depart Uyo on Sunday for their Matchday 2 Group L fixture against Guinea-Bissau.
- Both Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau currently have three points from their opening fixtures in the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.
- The Super Eagles will be seeking another positive result in Bissau to build early momentum in the qualifying race.
