The Super Eagles suffered a major setback in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in Bissau on Tuesday. The defeat leaves Nigeria with three points from two matches, while Guinea-Bissau have six points from their opening two games and sit top of Group L. Nigeria's qualification hopes remain alive, with four matches remaining and 12 points available. The Super Eagles now face a crucial run of fixtures, with the November double-header against Tanzania likely to play an important role in determining their chances of reaching the tournament, which will be hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
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