CAF apologises to NFF bans Guinea-Bissau’s stadium

According to NotJustOk Nigeria, The body governing football in Africa, Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly apologised to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the poor condition of the pitch that they played in against Guinea-Bissau. CAF confirmed the ban on Guinea-Bissau’s Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro, where the Super Eagles suffered a 3-0 defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The pitch came under scrutiny before and during the Group L encounter, with Nigeria coach Éric Chelle describing the playing surface as “very, very bad” while insisting that it was not an excuse for his team’s performance According to reports, CAF has now barred the stadium from hosting further matches in the ongoing 2027 AFCON qualifying series. The decision follows concerns over whether the venue met the required standards for an international fixture. The Super Eagles were beaten 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau,