Nigeria Beat Madagascar 2-1 to Open AFCON 2027 Qualifying Campaign
The Super Eagles moved into second place in Group L after a home win in Uyo, keeping pace with early leaders Guinea-Bissau.
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Nigeria's Super Eagles began their campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 win over Madagascar on Friday, September 25, according to RFI.
The match was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo and marked the first matchday of Group L qualifying for the tournament.
Second place in the group
The win puts coach Éric Chelle's side on three points and in second place in Group L, behind Guinea-Bissau, RFI reported.
Further details on the scorers and the course of the match, as well as Nigeria's next qualifying fixture, were not included in the available report.
Sources
- Éliminatoires CAN 2027: le Nigeria dompte Madagascar et lance idéalement sa campagne — RFI — Français
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