BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — Guinea-Bissau defeated Nigeria 3-0 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group L match at the 24 de Setembro National Stadium on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Golden Info reports that Franculino Djú opened the scoring for the host nation in the 15th minute, firing a left-footed shot past Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali after receiving a pass into the penalty box from Renato Nhaga.
Nigeria attempted to equalize before halftime when midfielder Alex Iwobi set up forward Ademola Lookman, but Guinea-Bissau goalkeeper Embadjé made a save to maintain the lead.
Guinea-Bissau doubled its advantage in the 65th minute when Mama Baldé received a pass from Mamadi Camará on the left wing and sent a low shot past Stanley Nwabali.
Nigeria made tactical substitutions in the 75th minute, bringing on George Ilenikhena and Raphael Onyedika to replace Akor Adams and Wilfred Ndidi.
George Ilenikhena forced another save from Embadjé in the 85th minute, before Álvaro Djaló scored the third goal for Guinea-Bissau in stoppage time off a pass from Tamble Monteiro.
The result leaves Nigeria with three points in Group L, following a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in its previous qualifying match.