AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles in second place behind Guinea-Bissau despite Madagascar win

Nigeria are in second place in Group L, despite their 2-1 win over Madagascar in their first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture on Friday.

The Super Eagles fought back from an early goal to take maximum points. 

But it was not enough for the three-time African champions to go top of the group. 

This is due to Guinea-Bissau’s 2-0 win over Tanzania.

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Franculino Djú opened the scoring for Guinea-Bissau in the 33rd minute before Mama Baldé added the second goal in the 58th minute to seal the away win.

Nigeria’s next game will be away to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, as they wrestle for early leadership in the group. 

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