AFCON 2027 Qualifier: Super Eagles depart for Guinea-Bissau
The Super Eagles of Nigeria departed the country on Sunday for Bissau ahead of their next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifier match. The contingent left the country from the Victor Attah international airport in Akwa Ibom, Uyo where the team earlier played and defeated Madagascar 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio stadium on Friday. […]
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, embarked on a journey on Sunday to Guinea-Bissau in preparation for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifier. The team's departure originated from the Victor Attah International Airport in Akwa Ibom, Uyo, the very location where they had recently triumphed over Madagascar 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday.
The Super Eagles are set to take on Guinea-Bissau, who had previously defeated Tanzania 2-0 in their initial group match. Guinea-Bissau leads Group L with a superior goal difference compared to Nigeria. The Super Eagles underwent a training session earlier in the day before arriving at the airport to board a chartered flight towards their West African counterpart's home ground.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, 29th September, at the 24th of September National Stadium, with the game time set for the early afternoon. Guinea-Bissau, currently ranked 132nd in the world and 38th in Africa, stands to face the Super Eagles for the 5th time in AFCON qualifying matches, with the Super Eagles emerging victorious once in 2023 during a qualifier held in Abuja at the MKO Abiola Stadium.
Only the top-ranked team in Group L will secure a spot in AFCON 2027, with Tanzania already qualified as co-hosts. This means Nigeria will need to secure a win against Guinea-Bissau, a team that is quickly improving, to maintain their advancement in the tournament.
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