Guinea-Bissau vs 29.09.26 16:003 – 0Full Time
Nigeria — AFCON Qualifying: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Guinea-Bissau rout Nigeria 3-0 to light up AFCON qualifying
Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 at the Estádio 24 de Setembro in a Group Stage - 2 fixture of AFCON Qualifying, moving to the top of their matchday with a performance built on clinical finishing and a stubborn defensive effort against a heavier share of possession.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Franculino Djú put the hosts ahead after 15 minutes, converting from Renato Nhaga's assist to send Guinea-Bissau into the break 1-0 up. The contest remained tight for much of the second half until Mama Baldé doubled the lead in the 66th minute, finishing off a pass from Mamadi Camará to settle the outcome.
Nigeria pushed for a way back but could not find the breakthrough, and Guinea-Bissau instead added gloss in stoppage time. Álvaro Djaló struck in the 90+5th minute, teed up by Tamble Monteiro, to complete the three-goal margin and seal a result that will sting given Nigeria's recent run of form coming into the match.
Mama Baldé scored the second goal and carried the highest rating of the match at 8.12, capping a display that also saw strike partner Franculino Djú net the opener.
Guinea-Bissau managed just 45% possession yet still produced seven shots on target to Nigeria's five, underlining their efficiency in front of goal.
Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3–0 (half-time 1–0).
Guinea-Bissau met Nigeria in the AFCON Qualifying (Group Stage - 2). Kick-off was Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 16:00 UTC at Estádio 24 de Setembro. Referee: M. Tewodros.
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Key moments
- 15' Goal: Franculino Djú (assist: Renato Nhaga) — 1–0
- 66' Goal: Mama Baldé (assist: Mamadi Camará) — 2–0
- 90+5' Goal: Álvaro Djaló (assist: Tamble Monteiro) — 3–0
Starting line-ups
Guinea-Bissau (4-3-3)
- 23 Fernando Embadje
- 3 Adramane Cassamá
- 2 Víctor Rofino
- 22 Opa Sanganté
- 15 Jefferson Encada
- 19 Renato Nhaga
- 11 Ronaldo Vieira
- 7 Dálcio
- 17 Mama Baldé
- 9 Beto
- 10 Franculino Djú
Nigeria (4-3-1-2)
About this match
On this page: the Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this AFCON Qualifying fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria team pages or the AFCON Qualifying page.