AFCON Qualifier: Guinea-Bissau Humble Super Eagles 3-0
Nigeria suffered a shock but deserved 3-0 defeat at the hands of Guinea-Bissau in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers, on Tuesday. The hosts were totally dominant against their supposedly more illustrious opponents, and fully deserved their win secured by goals from dangermen Franculino Dju, Mama Balde, and Alvaro Djalo at the 24 […]
Nigeria endured a surprising 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers on Tuesday. The hosts showcased their dominance over the team expected to be a tougher challenge, securing their victory with goals from Franculino Dju, Mama Balde, and Alvaro Djalo at the 24 September stadium.
In the 15th minute, Dju capitalized on Nigeria's failure to heed earlier warnings, curling the ball expertly into the far corner after using the edge of the area off Bruno Onyemaechi at left back. This goal put Nigeria ahead 1-0. The Super Eagles displayed sloppy play and struggled on a bumpy pitch, leading to their second goal in the 66th minute. Balde made a decisive run from the right back position, bypassing Bright Osayi-Samuel before slotting the ball past a static Nwabali, making it 2-0.
The decisive moment arrived late in added time from a counter-attack as Nigeria attempted to regain the lead. Djalo seized possession in Nigeria’s half, weaving through his opponents to the edge of the penalty area. His low shot effortlessly found the back of the net, securing the biggest win in their history against Nigeria. This victory places Guinea-Bissau at the top of Group L with six points, while Nigeria holds three points from two matches, with four matches remaining in their AFCON 2027 qualification campaign.
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