Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau in top-of-the-table AFCON qualifier
Nigeria will meet Guinea-Bissau in Bissau on Tuesday in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Group L’s two opening winners. The Super Eagles have won three of their four official meetings with the Wild Dogs, but the Nigerian federation has warned the team not to underestimate its hosts.
Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Bissau on Tuesday, with both teams seeking to build on victories in their opening Group L fixtures. The Super Eagles defeated Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo on Friday, while Guinea-Bissau began its campaign with a 2-0 win over Tanzania. The match at the 24 September Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
Nigerian time. Nigeria have won three of their four previous official senior international meetings with Guinea-Bissau. Their most recent victory came at the 2023 AFCON finals in Côte d’Ivoire, when Nigeria won 1-0 in Abidjan.
Guinea-Bissau defeated Nigeria 1-0 in Abuja during the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, but the Super Eagles responded four days later with a 1-0 victory in Bissau through a Moses Simon penalty. Nigeria had also won 2-0 at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon. Nigeria’s acting federation general secretary, Emmanuel Ikpeme, warned the players to maintain concentration throughout the match.
He said Guinea-Bissau was a strong team and should not be taken for granted, particularly while playing at home. Coach Eric Chelle may adjust his approach after Nigeria struggled to break down Madagascar’s compact defence before changing from a diamond formation to a 4-2-3-1 system. He has said the opponents have different strengths and weaknesses that require analysis and tactical adjustments.
Nigeria will be without Victor Osimhen, who has a muscle injury. Taiwo Awoniyi was called up as his replacement. A second consecutive victory would strengthen Nigeria’s position as qualification efforts continue.
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