According to a report by ESPN on Friday, November 13, 2026, Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have received a major boost following the latest results in Group L of the qualification campaign, with the Super Eagles moving closer to securing a place in the continental tournament.

The development came after Guinea-Bissau were held to a 1-1 draw by Madagascar on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The result prevented Guinea-Bissau from collecting maximum points and provided Nigeria with an opportunity to reduce the gap at the top of the group.

Warren Caddy scored for Madagascar in the 59th minute before Renato Nhaga rescued a point for Guinea-Bissau with an equaliser in the 84th minute. Following the draw, Guinea-Bissau remained top of Group L with seven points from three matches, while Madagascar moved to two points.

Nigeria subsequently took advantage of the situation by defeating Tanzania 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday.

Alhassan Yusuf gave the Super Eagles an early lead in the second minute, but Tanzania restored parity through Alphonce Msanga in the 32nd minute.

However, Nigeria returned stronger after the interval, with substitute Tolu Arokodare scoring twice in the 52nd and 60th minutes to secure all three points for Eric Chelle's team.

The victory moved Nigeria to six points from three matches, leaving the Super Eagles just one point behind Guinea-Bissau in the Group L standings. Madagascar have two points, while Tanzania have one point from their opening two matches.

Another important factor working in Nigeria's favour is that Tanzania have already qualified for the 2027 AFCON as one of the host countries alongside Kenya and Uganda. This means the remaining qualification position in Group L will be contested by Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar.

The Super Eagles will now turn their attention to their return fixture against Tanzania on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in Zanzibar. On the same day, Guinea-Bissau will face Madagascar in another important encounter that could influence the qualification race.

With Nigeria now just one point behind Guinea-Bissau, the latest results have given the Super Eagles renewed hope of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. However, they will need to maintain their winning form and finish above the other competing teams to secure their place in the tournament.