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Super Eagles Get Boost in AFCON 2027 Qualification Race After Guinea-Bissau Draw

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Super Eagles Get Boost in AFCON 2027 Qualification Race After Guinea-Bissau Draw

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have a chance to improve their chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. This comes after Guinea-Bissau was held to a 1-1 draw by Madagascar in their recent match.

The draw allows Nigeria to close the gap in Group L, where Guinea-Bissau had been leading after a strong start. They previously defeated the Super Eagles 3-0 last month, putting them at the top of the group.

In the match against Madagascar, Warren Caddy scored first for Madagascar, putting pressure on Guinea-Bissau. However, Renato Nhaga from Galatasaray scored a late goal to equalize, saving Guinea-Bissau from a loss.

Currently, Guinea-Bissau leads Group L with seven points from three matches, while Madagascar sits in third place with two points. The Super Eagles will host Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in Uyo on Friday, where a win would significantly boost their qualification hopes.

This upcoming match is crucial for Nigeria as they aim to recover from their earlier defeat to Guinea-Bissau and strengthen their position in the qualifiers for AFCON 2027.

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