Nigeria faces Guinea-Bissau in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Nigeria meets Guinea-Bissau on September 29 at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro for their second Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria comes into the match with momentum from a 2-1 comeback win against Madagascar. However, they face significant injury concerns, with star forward Victor Osimhen ruled out and additional doubts surrounding George Ilenikhena and Akor Adams. Guinea-Bissau, following an opening victory over Tanzania, will rely on their attacking players despite injuries to key defenders. The match is crucial for both teams' standings in Group L.
- •Match scheduled for September 29 at 5pm BST
- •Nigeria needs to overcome significant attacking injuries
- •Guinea-Bissau aims to maintain winning momentum after beating Tanzania
- •Star player Mama Baldé leads Guinea-Bissau's attack
- •Nigeria currently sits second in Group L
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria – Match preview and team news
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Nigeria XI vs Guinea-Bissau – Predicted lineup and team news
"Nigeria will take on Guinea-Bissau in their second match of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign on Tuesday at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro.The Super Eagles go into the fixture wit...
"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 previ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 5:20 AMGuinea-Bissau vs Nigeria – Match preview and team news
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 previ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 5:20 AMNigeria XI vs Guinea-Bissau – Predicted lineup and team news
Nigeria will take on Guinea-Bissau in their second match of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign on Tuesday at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro.The Super Eagles go into the fixture wit...
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