Super Eagles To Face Guinea-Bissau in Crucial AFCON 2027 Qualifier
The Super Eagles face Guinea-Bissau in a crucial 2027 AFCON qualifier on Tuesday, aiming to secure the top spot in Group L. Despite potential absences of key players like George Ilenikhena and Victor Osimhen, Nigeria's squad depth, with standout performers like Moses Usor, is expected to lead them to a narrow victory in Bissau.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in their second Group L fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Both sides have three points after winning their opening matches, with Guinea-Bissau sitting top of the group on goal difference after a 2-0 away victory over co-hosts Tanzania, while Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo.
With Tanzania already guaranteed a place at the tournament as a co-host, Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar are effectively competing for the group’s single remaining qualification place, making every point particularly important.
Nigeria’s victory over Madagascar came through debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor, who scored the goals that overturned Ehsan Kari’s early opener. However, coach Éric Chelle continues to deal with attacking concerns, with Victor Osimhen unavailable for the September qualifiers because of a muscle injury and Ilenikhena doubtful after picking up a minor issue.
Several other players have also reportedly faced illness concerns, potentially increasing the opportunities for attackers including Tolu Arokodare, Taiwo Awoniyi, Akor Adams, Ademola Lookman and Moses Usor.
Guinea-Bissau, known as the Djurtus, arrive with confidence after their impressive opening-day victory over Tanzania, in which Franculino Djú and Mama Baldé scored. Nigeria will also draw on a recent competitive record that includes a 1-0 victory in Bissau during the 2023 AFCON qualifying campaign, although Guinea-Bissau had previously defeated the Super Eagles 1-0 in Abuja during the same qualifying series.
The match will be played at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 p.m. GMT (5:00 p.m. Nigerian time). Nigerian viewers can watch the encounter on SuperSport La Liga on DStv Channel 204 and SuperSport Pop-up on GOtv Channel 59, according to current broadcast listings.