{
  "id": 10781523,
  "title": "AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Nigerians react to Super Eagles’ 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/afcon-2027-qualifiers-nigerians-react-to-super-eagles-3-0-defeat-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T21:13:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/29/afcon-2027-qualifiers-nigerians-react-to-super-eagles-3-0-defeat-to-guinea-bissau/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerians took to social media to express their disappointment following the Super Eagles' 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Guinea-Bissau scored all three goals in the match, with Franculino Djú opening the scoring in the first half via an assist from Renato Nhaga. Mama Baldé added a second goal in the 65th minute, while Álvaro Djaló secured the victory with a late stoppage-time goal.\n\nReacting to the defeat, some Nigerians criticized the performance of the Super Eagles players, while others blamed the coaches. On social media platform X, users shared their opinions, with @akwaibomdaily stating that only Bassey showed any serious intent for the team, while others like @_AbiolaPharays and @Habatovation1 questioned the overall quality of the squad. @BukolaOfGod pondered the discrepancy between the players' abilities in top leagues and their performance for Nigeria.\n\nSeveral users called for changes, with @akwaibomdaily suggesting that Nwabali should be benched and @Elishama labeling the team as a \"total disgrace.\" @Trinityter77 and @GodwinsOE urged for an urgent discussion about Ademola Lookman's form, while @sportingshina argued that both players and coaches should be held accountable for the team's poor performances. @sorungbefaith criticized Eric Chelle for trusting players based solely on their performances during Chelle's tenure, cautioning that it could cost him his job.",
  "summary": "Nigerians on social media have reacted to Super Eagles’ 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Tuesday. DAILY POST reports that Guinea-Bissau defeated Nigeria at the 24 de Setembro National Stadium in Bissau. Franculino Djú opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, thanks to an assist […] AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Nigerians react to Super Eagles’…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027 AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles suffer shock 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-suffer-shock-3-0-defeat-to-guinea",
        "published": "2026-09-29T18:19:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "AFCON Qualifiers: Chelle opens up on why Super Eagles lost in Bissau",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/afcon-qualifiers-chelle-opens-up-on-why-super-eagles-lost-in-bissau",
        "published": "2026-09-29T22:11:14.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}