AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Assure Fans Of Victory Against Madagascar
Chelle says Nigeria must start with a win as several new invitees join the squad and Victor Osimhen is sidelined by injury.
- On Friday, September 25, 2026, Nigeria's Super Eagles host Madagascar in their opening Group L Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, kicking off at 5 p.m.
- Head coach Eric Chelle has inaugurated a new era by inviting 13 fresh players, aiming to avoid past qualification struggles. This encounter revives memories of Madagascar's surprise 2-0 victory over Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson told reporters, "We are not scared," while Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka insisted, "We have to win every game." Both teams emphasize determination heading into the fixture.
- Players expressed confidence at their Uyo training camp, with striker George Ilenikhena stating, "Nothing less than a win is good enough for us," reflecting the squad's maximum-points focus.
- Nigeria faces Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for their second qualifying fixture, a double-header serving as the initial step in the campaign for next year's tournament hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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