SUPER EAGLES GET MASSIVE AFCON 2027 BOOST AS GUINEA-BISSAU DROP POINTS AGAINST MADAGASCAR

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have received a major boost in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign following Guinea-Bissau’s 1-1 draw with Madagascar in Group L on Thursday night.

Guinea-Bissau, who defeated Nigeria 3-0 in their previous meeting, missed the opportunity to extend their advantage at the top of the group after surrendering points against Madagascar.

Warren Caddy gave Madagascar the lead shortly before the hour mark, but Galatasaray forward Renato Nhaga rescued a point for Guinea-Bissau with an equaliser six minutes from time.

The result leaves Guinea-Bissau top of Group L with seven points from three matches, while Madagascar sit third with two points.

The outcome presents Nigeria with an opportunity to close the gap when they face Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in Uyo on Friday. A victory would strengthen the Super Eagles’ qualification hopes and put them firmly back in contention for a place at AFCON 2027.