The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau of their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Tuesday evening.
Nigeria struggled all through the encounter on the September 24 Stadium in Bissau, with Guinea-Bissau taking management of the sport and punishing the Tremendous Eagles’ defensive lapses.
Franculino Djú opened the scoring for the hosts within the fifteenth minute, giving Guinea-Bissau a 1-0 lead that they carried into the break.
⚽ Franculino Djú provides Guinea-Bissau the lead – Photograph Credit score : Bein Sports activities
The Tremendous Eagles struggled to create clear-cut alternatives within the first half and have been unable to discover a response as Guinea-Bissau remained the extra harmful aspect.
The hosts doubled their benefit within the 66th minute by Mama Baldé. The Guinea-Bissau ahead obtained the ball, dribbled previous Vivid Osayi-Samuel earlier than curling a tremendous effort into the far nook to make it 2-0.
Mama Baldé scores a gorgeous aim after dribbling previous Vivid Osayi-Samuel and curling his effort into the far nook. – Photograph Credit score : Bein Sports activities
Nigeria tried to reply however continued to battle within the ultimate third, with a number of attacking strikes breaking down earlier than producing a transparent alternative on aim.
Guinea-Bissau then put the consequence past doubt within the fifth minute of stoppage time when Álvaro Djaló scored to make it 3-0.
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Guinea-Bissau 3-0 Nigeria – Photograph Credit score : Softfootball Media
The defeat leaves Nigeria with three factors from their opening two matches, following their 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo.
Guinea-Bissau, in the meantime, transfer to the highest of Group L with six factors after profitable each of their opening matches.
Group L Desk After Two Matches
- Guinea-Bissau — 6 factors (+5)
- Nigeria — 3 factors (-2)
- Madagascar — 1 level (-1)
- Tanzania — 1 level (-2)
Tanzania are already assured a spot at AFCON 2027 as co-hosts, that means just one extra staff from Group L will qualify by the group.
Nigeria’s efficiency in Bissau will increase questions over their tactical strategy, beginning lineup and incapacity to create and convert probabilities. The Tremendous Eagles additionally struggled to cope with Guinea-Bissau’s attacking actions and defensive strain.
The situation of the pitch was one other main speaking level throughout the match, with the enjoying floor showing poor all through the encounter and making ball management and passing troublesome for each groups.
Following the defeat, Tremendous Eagles head coach Éric Chelle apologised to Nigerian followers and accepted duty for the consequence.
I apologize to the followers. Guinea-Bissau have been the higher aspect. The pitch can also be dangerous, however we settle for duty,
Chelle mentioned.
The consequence represents a significant setback for Nigeria of their quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Tremendous Eagles now needing to reply strongly of their subsequent Group L fixture.
