Super Eagles Suffer 3–0 Defeat to Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 Qualifier

Nigeria's Super Eagles suffered a heavy 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in Bissau on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in their latest AFCON 2027 qualifying fixture. The result handed Guinea-Bissau a significant victory in Group L and left Nigeria facing increased pressure in the race for qualification. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the result on Wednesday, describing the defeat as a setback for the Super Eagles' campaign. NFF Nigeria's defeat has generated significant reaction across the country's football community, with several Nigerian sports outlets focusing on the team's performance and the consequences of the result for the qualifying campaign. Pulse Sports Nigeria The Super Eagles had entered the match looking to strengthen their position in the qualifying group, but Guinea-Bissau produced a decisive performance on home soil. The result also adds pressure to Nigeria's remaining qualifying fixtures, with the team now needing to respond in subsequent matches to keep its campaign on course. The AFCON 2027 tournament is scheduled to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The qualifying competition features 12 groups, with the top two teams in each group generally advancing, subject to the qualification arrangements involving the host nations. Reuters Nigeria will now turn its attention to its remaining fixtures as the Super Eagles seek to recover from the heavy defeat and strengthen their position in Group L.