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Super Eagles depart for Guinea-Bissau clash after Madagascar win
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will travel to Bissau on Sunday to face Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2–1, while Guinea-Bissau defeated Tanzania 2–0; both teams have three points, with Guinea-Bissau leading on goal difference.
Tanzania’s automatic place as a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations host leaves Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, and Madagascar competing for one available qualification spot.
Coach Éric Chelle said Guinea-Bissau would pose a different challenge and that Nigeria must analyze the Madagascar match before deciding its approach.