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AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles gear up for Guinea-Bissau showdown

The Super Eagles resumed training on Saturday following their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture. Eric Chelle’s men held a light recovery session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as they began preparations for their Matchday 2 encounter against Guinea-Bissau. […] AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles…

AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles gear up for Guinea-Bissau showdown

The Super Eagles resumed training on Saturday after their 2-1 victory over Madagascar in the opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. The Nigerian team, led by Eric Chelle, conducted a light recovery session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo ahead of their Matchday 2 clash against Guinea-Bissau. All 24 players participated in the session, with the coaching staff concentrating on regaining strength following Friday's demanding win.

The Super Eagles are anticipated to ramp up their preparations on Sunday before departing for the away fixture in Bissau. Nigeria will play the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro on Tuesday. Guinea-Bissau also achieved a winning start in their qualifying campaign, defeating Tanzania 2-0, currently topping Group L on goal difference.

Nigeria is placed in second position. In the other Matchday 2 fixture of the group, Madagascar will host Tanzania on Tuesday.

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