Nigeria’s Super Eagles have received a boost in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Guinea-Bissau were held to a 1-1 draw by Madagascar in their Group L encounter on Thursday night.
Guinea-Bissau had taken control of the group after defeating Nigeria 3-0 in their Matchday Two fixture last month.
However, the Djurtus failed to secure all three points against Madagascar, needing a late equaliser to avoid defeat.
Warren Caddy gave Madagascar the lead a minute before the hour mark, but Galatasaray forward Renato Nhaga rescued a point for Guinea-Bissau with an equaliser six minutes from time.
The result leaves Guinea-Bissau top of Group L with seven points from three matches, while Madagascar sit third with two points from the same number of games.
The draw offers Nigeria an opportunity to reduce the gap at the top of the group when they face Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in Uyo on Friday.
A victory would strengthen the Super Eagles’ position in the qualifying campaign and improve their chances of securing a place at the 2027 AFCON.
