Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria LIVE: AFCON qualifier result, latest updates and fan reaction | OneFootball

Super Eagles fail to build on win over Madagascar as qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations continues

Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for next summer’s Africa Cup of Nations have taken a major hit, after a shock defeat to Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles, who back in November failed in their attempts to overturn an agonising play-off defeat on penalties to the DR Congo as they missed out on the World Cup for the second time in succession, were beaten 3-0 at the Estadio 24 de Setembro on Tuesday evening.

Franculino Dju broke the deadlock as early as the 15th minute with a curling effort that Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali should have saved, before Mama Balde doubled Guinea-Bissau’s lead shortly after the hour mark with a shot that went in off the post. To rub further salt into the wounds, Alvaro Djalo added a third deep in stoppage time to seal a famous win for the home side.

Nigeria finished third at the last edition of AFCON in Morocco earlier this year and will still hope to chase a fourth continental title next summer. Follow Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog!