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2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles land in Guinea-Bissau for top-of-the-table clash
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- Sep 28, 2026, 5:18 AM UTC
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The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in international men's football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings. The team has qualified for six of the last nine FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006, 2022 and 2026 tournaments. They have reached the round of 16 on three occasions. Their first World Cup appearance was in the 1994 edition.
More on Wikipedia ↗ Players and coaches of the Super Eagles have arrived in Guinea-Bissau ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria will face the Djurtus
Eric Chelle says Nigeria must show a strong mentality against Guinea-Bissau in Bissau, as both sides target the top spot in their AFCON 2027 qualifying group.
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