Guinea-Bissau produced a stunning upset by defeating Nigeria 3-0 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Tuesday.
Franculino Djú opened the scoring for the hosts in the 15th minute. Mama Baldé doubled the lead in the 65th minute before Álvaro Djaló sealed the victory with a third goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Nigeria, missing star striker Victor Osimhen due to a groin injury, struggled to break down a resolute Guinea-Bissau defence. Goalkeeper Embadje made several key saves, including a close-range stop to deny George Ilenikhena late in the second half.
The Super Eagles, coached by Eric Chelle, had begun their campaign with a 2-1 win over Madagascar last Friday. They now face a tougher path in Group L, which also includes co-hosts Tanzania.
Guinea-Bissau’s emphatic home victory marks a significant result in the qualifying campaign and leaves Nigeria searching for a response in their remaining fixtures.
