2023 AFCON: Guinea Bissau Move Above Eagles In Group A
Djurtus Close in on qualification after win over Sao Tome
Guinea Bissau edged out Sao Tome and Principe 1-0 on Wednesday to move top of Group A with 10 points, one above Nigeria who play Sierra Leone on Sunday in
Monrovia.
The Djurtus are a just a step away from sealing their qualification to next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire.
In fact, a draw on Sunday between the Leone Stars and the Super Eagles will secure Guinea Bissau’s place at the tournament.
Substitute Zinho Gano scored the solitary goal for Guinea Bissau in a cagy match, but it was not mathematically enough to hand them a ticket to next year’s
extravaganza in Cote d’Ivoire.
The first half didn’t have many clear cut chances, with Mama Balde having several opportunities, but he could’t find a shot on target.
If Nigeria lose on Sunday, Guinea Bissau will need a point when they host Sierra Leone in September to book their place.
Nigeria and Guinea Bissau will both qualify with a game to spare each if Nigeria avoids defeat in Monrovia on Sunday.
Standings
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Guinea-Bissau 5 3 1 1 9 4 +5 10
Nigeria 4 3 0 1 13 2 +11 9
Sierra Leone 4 1 2 1 7 6 +1 5
São Tomé 5 0 1 4 3 20 −17 1
