Guinea-Bissau to host Nigeria at Stade du 24 Septembre in AFCON 2027 qualifier on September 29

Guinea-Bissau will meet Nigeria at the Stade du 24 Septembre in an AFCON 2027 qualifying match on September 29, with both sides entering after opening wins in the campaign. Guinea-Bissau beat Tanzania 2-0 in their previous qualifier while Nigeria overcame Madagascar 2-1 in their opener.

Emiliano Té’s side secured the 2-0 victory against Tanzania despite having less ball control, with the report noting their defence was on point and helped secure three points. The Dromedaries will be at home and aiming to extend their winning run, though the preview states they will have to work harder in the next matchup. Nigeria conceded an early goal against Madagascar but staged a comeback to claim three points, and the Super Eagles will be looking for another win while needing a more composed performance in their backline.

Mama Baldé starred for Guinea-Bissau in the 2-0 win over Tanzania, having been deployed on the left flank and finishing as one of the goalscorers. The article records him as a 30-year-old who will look to use his fast pace and can pose a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

For Nigeria, Alex Iwobi is described as set to play an important role after his Player of the Match display in the previous outing, having failed to score but provided a crucial assist. The piece says the 30-year-old will be deployed in midfield and can also help the side in the attacking front, and it adds that Eric Chelle’s men will be once again looking to control the game from the start.

All squad members for both Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria are fit to be in action, according to the preview. The listed lineups are: Guinea-Bissau — Embadje (GK); Encada, Simao, Rofino, Sangante; Dalcio, Nhaga, Vieira, Balde; Beto, Franculino. Nigeria — Nwabili (GK); Aina, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iwobi, Lookman; Ilenikhena, Adams.

Broadcast arrangements mentioned in the report list Canal+ and Sport 1 Afrique for coverage, with viewers in the USA able to watch on beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV and beIN SPORTS CONNECT. The piece also repeats that Canal+ and Sport 1 Afrique can be used to view the games live.

Guinea-Bissau are described as having looked in positive touch and expected to use home advantage, while the preview suggests Nigeria are likely to come out on top and secure a win. The match serves as both sides' second group-stage outing in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.