Nigeria’s quest to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations hit a major roadblock after a crushing 3–0 collapse against Guinea-Bissau on foreign soil.
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The setback firmly established the host nation at the summit of Group L with six points, while the three-time African champions remain stuck in second place on three points.
However, national team manager Eric Chelle refuses to press the panic button. Addressing the media following the disappointing display, the gaffer promised that his men would exact bitter payback when the Djurtus arrive in Uyo for the reverse encounter.
The tactician conceded that his squad delivered an uncharacteristically flat performance, marking a rare low point during his tenure. Even so, he stressed that the road to qualification remains wide open and urged his players to channel their frustration into upcoming fixtures.
According to Chelle, maximum points against Tanzania in their back-to-back November clashes are non-negotiable if Nigeria hopes to regain control of the group. Following those crucial ties and a date with Madagascar, the Super Eagles plan to lay a tactical trap for Guinea-Bissau on home turf.
With pressure mounting on the coaching staff and squad, all eyes now turn to November’s mandatory victories to reignite Nigeria’s campaign before settling old scores in Uyo.
