Nigeria Prevail but Senegal Draw on Vieira's Debut in 2027 AFCON Qualifiers

Nigeria prevail but Senegal draw on Vieira's debut in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

Powerhouse outfits Nigeria and Morocco launched their campaigns to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals with victories over Madagascar and Gabon respectively on Friday night as World Cup participants Senegal and Egypt were held to draws.

AFCON qualifiers: Senegal draw first match under Vieira, Nigeria survive Madagascar scare

Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 while Patrick Vieira’s debut as Senegal coach ended in a 1-1 draw with Mozambique in AFCON qualifying. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-qualifiers-senegal-draw-first-match-under-vieira-nigeria-survive-madagascar-scare/

Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare as Cape Verde crash

Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday. Cape Verde, admired for holding eventual 2026 World Cup...