{"id":16355,"date":"2026-11-12T20:15:56","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T20:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/12\/afcon-2027q-guinea-bissau-drop-points-hand-super-eagles-chance-to-close-gap\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T20:15:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T20:15:56","slug":"afcon-2027q-guinea-bissau-drop-points-hand-super-eagles-chance-to-close-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/12\/afcon-2027q-guinea-bissau-drop-points-hand-super-eagles-chance-to-close-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCON 2027Q: Guinea-Bissau drop points, hand Super Eagles chance to close gap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1000\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/AFCON-2027Q-Guinea-Bissau-drop-points-hand-Super-Eagles-chance-to-close-gap.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"AFCON 2027Q: Guinea-Bissau drop points, hand Super Eagles chance to close gap\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/AFCON-2027Q-Guinea-Bissau-drop-points-hand-Super-Eagles-chance-to-close-gap.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/super-eagles-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/super-eagles-1-768x479.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nigeria\u2019s Super Eagles have received a boost in their quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after Guinea-Bissau were held to a 1-1 draw by Madagascar in their Group L encounter on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result offers Nigeria an opportunity to reduce the gap at the top of the group following Guinea-Bissau\u2019s impressive start to the qualifying campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Djurtus had taken control of Group L after recording a 3-0 victory over the Super Eagles in their Matchday Two encounter last month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, they were unable to maintain their winning run against Madagascar, needing a late goal to salvage a point.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warren Caddy gave Madagascar the lead a minute before the hour mark, putting Guinea-Bissau under pressure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Galatasaray forward Renato Nhaga came to the visitors\u2019 rescue, scoring six minutes from time to secure a 1-1 draw.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result leaves Guinea-Bissau top of Group L with seven points from three matches, while Madagascar sit third with two points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nigeria can take advantage of the dropped points when they host Tanzania\u2019s Taifa Stars in Uyo on Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A victory would strengthen the Super Eagles\u2019 position in the group and provide a much-needed boost to their qualification hopes after their heavy defeat to Guinea-Bissau.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The encounter is therefore crucial for Nigeria as they seek to get their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign back on track.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/11\/afcon-2027q-guinea-bissau-drop-points-hand-super-eagles-chance-to-close-gap\/\">AFCON 2027Q: Guinea-Bissau drop points, hand Super Eagles chance to close gap<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigeria\u2019s Super Eagles have received a boost in their quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after Guinea-Bissau were held to a 1-1 draw by Madagascar in&hellip; 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