Guinea-Bissau handed Nigeria’s Super Eagles a heavy 3-0 defeat in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash in Bissau on Tuesday.
Franculino Dju opened the scoring in the 15th minute before Mama Baldé doubled Guinea-Bissau’s advantage in the second half.
Álvaro Djaló completed the rout in the fifth minute of stoppage time as the hosts secured a second consecutive victory in Group L.
Nigeria struggled to create clear-cut opportunities for much of the game, while Guinea-Bissau made better use of their chances and exposed gaps in the Super Eagles’ defence.
Dju broke the deadlock after receiving the ball from Renato Nhaga before curling a left-footed effort into the far corner beyond goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
Nigeria responded with attempts to restore parity, but Guinea-Bissau goalkeeper Djoco Embadje denied Ademola Lookman after the forward was set up by Alex Iwobi.
The hosts went into the break with their lead intact.
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Nigeria coach Eric Chelle made two changes at half-time, introducing Moses Simon and Moses Usor as the Super Eagles searched for an equaliser.
However, Guinea-Bissau remained dangerous and extended their lead in the 66th minute.
Baldé received the ball from Mamadi Camará on the left, cut into the area and fired a low effort beyond Nwabali.
Chelle responded with further changes, bringing on George Ilenikhena and Raphael Onyedika for Akor Adams and Wilfred Ndidi in the 75th minute.
Nigeria came close to reducing the deficit when Ilenikhena found an opening inside the area, but Embadje produced another important save to keep out the young forward’s effort.
Guinea-Bissau continued to hold firm before Djaló put the result beyond doubt in the fifth minute of added time.
The forward received a through ball from Tamble Monteiro before finishing with his right foot to make it 3-0.
The result gives Guinea-Bissau six points from their opening two matches after they began the campaign with a 2-0 away victory over Tanzania.
Nigeria remain on three points after opening their qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar in Uyo.
The defeat leaves Nigeria with work to do in a group where only one team can qualify automatically alongside co-hosts Tanzania.
Tanzania are already guaranteed a place at the 2027 AFCON as one of the tournament’s co-hosts, meaning Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar are competing for the group’s remaining qualifying place.
Guinea-Bissau now lead the group with six points, while Nigeria have three and Madagascar one point after two matches.
The Super Eagles will need to recover when the qualifying campaign resumes in November.
