Mama Balde scored the only goal as Guinea-Bissau grabbed an unlikely victory against Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, in the first leg tie between the two nations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Friday evening.
Despite being on a three-game losing streak prior to today’s game, the Super Eagles, boosted by the presence of free-scoring Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and in-form Samuel Chukwueze, were favourites but stunned 1-0 by the 118th ranked team in the world right at their own backyard.
Nigeria began the first half as the better team with the presence of Osimhen causing defensive problems for defenders of the Wild Dogs of Guinea-Bissau and almost found the back of the net in the 15th minute but his effort was saved by goalkeeper Jonas Mendes from point blank range.
Alfa Esteves almost put the visitors ahead in the 21st minute but his long range shot narrowly missed its intended target before Mama…
