The Nigeria men’s national football team is scheduled to travel from Uyo to Bissau on Sunday, September 27, 2026, ahead of their second Group L fixture in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau.
Travel Itinerary and Training Schedule
According to Premium Times Nigeria and Blueprint, the Super Eagles will hold a closed-door training session at 10:00 AM on Sunday before departing. Head coach Éric Chelle managed a light workload for all 24 players in camp following Friday’s opening qualifier. The squad is scheduled to arrive at the airport at 14:00 ahead of a 15:00 flight.
The match takes place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau, with kickoff set for 17:00 West Africa Time. The tight turnaround leaves the squad with limited recovery time following their opening match.
Opening Victory Over Madagascar
Nigeria began its qualifying campaign on Friday in Uyo with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar. Madagascar opened the scoring in the 15th or 16th minute through Ehsan Kari, before debutant George Ilenikhena equalized in first-half stoppage time by converting a pass from Alex Iwobi.
Fellow debutant Moses Usor secured the win in the 65th minute by driving down the right flank, cutting inside two defenders, and firing a low left-footed shot into the net. The win gave Nigeria three points in Group L.
Squad Options and Opponent Context
Head coach Éric Chelle stated after the Madagascar match that the fixture in Guinea-Bissau requires a different tactical approach due to the opponent’s distinct strengths and weaknesses. The team enters the fixture without forward Victor Osimhen, who is recovering from a muscle injury, prompting the call up of Taiwo Awoniyi.
Guinea-Bissau leads Group L on goal difference after defeating co-hosts Tanzania 2-0 away on Friday, with goals from Franculino Djú and Mama Baldé. Tanzania qualifies automatically for the 2027 tournament alongside co-hosts Kenya and Uganda, leaving Tuesday’s match as a crucial contest for the remaining qualification place in the group.
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