The Super Eagles return to action in the November international window with two games against Tanzania in Group L of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. After two matchdays, Nigeria are second, three points behind Guinea-Bissau.
How Nigeria got here
Eric Chelle's men started with a 2-1 win over Madagascar in Uyo on 25 September, before a painful 3-0 defeat in Bissau on 29 September that handed Guinea-Bissau top spot with six points from six.
Why every point matters
Tanzania, co-hosts of AFCON 2027, are already sure of their place at the finals. That leaves only one qualifying spot in Group L for Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar: the best-ranked team other than Tanzania goes through. Two wins in November would put the Super Eagles firmly back in the race.
Group L table after two games
- 1. Guinea-Bissau — 6 pts (+5)
- 2. Nigeria — 3 pts (−2)
- 3. Madagascar — 1 pt (−1)
- 4. Tanzania — 1 pt (−2)
The fixtures
- Wednesday 11 November 2026: Nigeria vs Tanzania (expected in Uyo)
- Sunday 15 November 2026: Tanzania vs Nigeria (expected in Dar es Salaam)
Venues and kick-off times are still to be confirmed by the NFF and CAF. Follow both games live on Cote Claire: line-ups, stats and live score.
Group L results so far
- Nigeria2-1Madagascar
- Guinea-Bissau3-0Nigeria
- Guinea-Bissau2-0Tanzania
- Madagascar1-1Tanzania
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