2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles could be without three key players for Guinea-Bissau clash

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed he could be without several key players for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying games in Guinea-Bissau.

Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in their first fixture last Friday.

The three-time African champions will be looking to take leadership of Group L when they face Djurtus.

But Chelle might not have George Ilenikhena available for the clash.

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Ilenikhena stepped in for the injured Victor Osimhen against Madagascar and marked his debut with the equaliser.

At least two other players are still recovering from sickness.

​”We have to manage George [Ilenikhena]. He has a little something, so we will see in the final training session,” Chelle said in the pre-match conference.

​”Apart from him, we have two or three players who are sick. We will see before Tuesday.”

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