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AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles players back in training ahead of Guinea-Bissau clash
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Football team in Nigeria
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.
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The Super Eagles will return to training on Sunday morning as preparations continue for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash with
Super Eagles players returned to training on Saturday following their 2-1 win over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The
Nigeria's Super Eagles travel to Bissau for Tuesday's 2027 AFCON Group L qualifier against Guinea-Bissau after beating Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo.