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Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria – Match preview and team news

Nairavoice · Sep 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in their second group game of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification round on Tuesday at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro.

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria – Match preview and team news

Date: Tuesday, 29th September.
Kick-off: 5pm BST.
Venue: Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro, Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau team news

Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus enter the match with key selection concerns despite an impressive opening group victory over Tanzania.

Head coach Emiliano Te will have to navigate the high-stakes encounter without the services of defender Fali Candé and forward Elves Baldé, who are both sidelined with injuries.

Furthermore, crucial midfielder Ronaldo Vieira remains a significant doubt and faces a late fitness test after picking up a heavy knock in the previous match.

Despite these defensive and midfield setbacks, the Djurtus boast a highly potent frontline. Star forward Mama Baldé and powerful striker Beto are fully fit and will lead the attack.

Guinea-Bissau will rely on their physical presence and quick transitional play to exploit a depleted Nigerian side, aiming to secure the top spot in Group L and take a definitive step toward continental qualification.

Nigeria team news

Nigeria face an attacking injury crisis ahead of their crucial 2027 AFCON Group L qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. With star forward Victor Osimhen already ruled out, Eric Chelle faces further selection headaches.

Both George Ilenikhena, who netted on his international debut against Madagascar, and forward Akor Adams are major doubts after picking up injuries during last week’s 2-1 victory.

Neither player participated in Sunday’s training session. In their absence, Coventry City’s Taiwo Awoniyi and Tolu Arokodare are competing to lead the line.

Out wide, Moses Usor and veteran Moses Simon are expected to provide attacking threat. In midfield, Raphael Onyedika is pushing for a starting spot alongside Wilfred Ndidi to add defensive stability, while goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali remains the undisputed number one.

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Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria

Nigeria

Super Eagles maintain strong momentum following their hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar in Uyo last Friday. Under Eric Chelle, Nigeria has displayed tactical resilience in 2026, bouncing back well after a mixed run in earlier friendlies—which included a 2-1 win over Iran, a 3-0 victory against Jamaica, and a tight 2-1 defeat to Portugal. They currently sit second in Group L, seeking a second consecutive win.