Nigeria/Guinea: Afcon: Super Eagles Fail Guinea Test Six Days Before Their Opening Match

While some see the defeat as a major blow to Nigeria’s confidence heading into AFCON, others say it could be a blessing in disguise.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles stumbled in their final tune-up match before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), falling 2-0 to Guinea in an international friendly at the Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

The Eagles, playing in Abu Dhabi, conceded goals in both halves and failed to find their rhythm throughout the match.

Guinea struck first in the 14th minute, dampening…