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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Assure Fans Of Victory Against Madagascar
- On Friday, September 25, 2026, Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated Madagascar 2-1 in their opening 2027 AFCON Group L qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
- Head coach Eric Chelle integrated 13 first-time invitees into the 24-man squad after star striker Victor Osimhen suffered a right adductor muscle strain, prompting Taiwo Awoniyi's call-up as replacement.
- Ehsan Kari opened the scoring in the 15th minute before debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored second-half goals to secure Nigeria's comeback victory.
- The victory places Nigeria level on points with Guinea-Bissau in Group L, with the Super Eagles traveling to face the same opponent on Tuesday, September 29.
- Captain Wilfred Ndidi emphasized securing early momentum after Nigeria's failure to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that establishing points early remains critical for qualifying success.
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Nigeria fight back to beat Madagascar in Cup of Nations qualifier
·London, United Kingdom
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One day after Sascha Horvath and Christoph Lang for Austria, their LASK comrade Moses Usor also celebrated his debut in the national team for Nigeria – and his "Super Eagles" scored a victory for Madagascar at the start of the qualification for the Africa Cup!
·Vienna, Austria
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Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and Nigeria start quest for AFCON 2027
Seven-time champions Egypt and heavyweight outfits Nigeria, Morocco and Senegal begin their qualifying campaigns on Friday for next year's Africa Cup of Nations.
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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