Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Bissau on Tuesday.

Franculino Djú opened the scoring for the hosts in the 15th minute, curling a left-footed effort beyond goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali after working his way through the Nigerian defence.

Nigeria struggled to find a response before half-time, although Ademola Lookman came close to equalising after being set up by Alex Iwobi. Guinea-Bissau goalkeeper Fernando Embadjé made a crucial save to keep his side ahead.

The hosts doubled their advantage in the 66th minute when Mama Baldé finished a low effort after breaking into the Nigerian penalty area.

Nigeria made changes in an attempt to get back into the game, but the Super Eagles were unable to find a breakthrough. George Ilenikhena came close to pulling one back late in the match, only for Embadjé to deny him.

Guinea-Bissau then put the result beyond doubt in the fifth minute of stoppage time, with Álvaro Djaló scoring the third goal to seal a convincing victory.

The defeat leaves Guinea-Bissau top of Group L with six points from two matches, while Nigeria remain on three points after their opening 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar.

The result also marked Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s first defeat since taking charge of th

e Nigerian team.