Super Eagles carry winning start into Guinea-Bissau AFCON qualifier

Nigeria have travelled from their base in Uyo to Guinea-Bissau after opening their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar.

The Super Eagles departed on Sunday with confidence high as Eric Chelle’s side prepare to pursue a second consecutive win away from home. Their next fixture will have a major bearing on the early race for top spot in Group L.

Guinea-Bissau will provide a stern test after the Djurtus recorded an impressive 2-0 victory away to Tanzania in their opening match. That result has given the hosts momentum ahead of the meeting with Nigeria, which is expected to be a closely contested and significant encounter.

The second-round match will be played on Tuesday, 29 September, at 16:00 GMT. Nigeria will need to combine discipline with attacking efficiency against a Guinea-Bissau team known for its strength on home soil if they are to leave Bissau with all three points.