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Nigeria fight back to beat Madagascar in Cup of Nations qualifier
Debutants Ilenikhena and Usor scored in Nigeria's comeback victory, moving the Super Eagles level on points with Guinea-Bissau in Group L qualifying.
- Head coach Eric Chelle handed 13 players their first senior call-ups as Nigeria prepares to host Madagascar at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, September 25, 2026, kicking off at 5pm Nigerian time.
- Victor Osimhen's muscle injury ruled him out of the opening qualifiers, prompting head coach Eric Chelle to integrate Al-Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena and other youth prospects into his 24-player squad.
- George Ilenikhena brings Champions League experience from Monaco and chose Nigeria over France, while Isaac James, 22, has established himself in Portuguese football with Alverca as a versatile left-back.
- Midfielder Rayan Raveloson declared Madagascar are not intimidated by Nigeria, drawing confidence from their 2-0 victory over the Super Eagles at the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt.
- Tanzania has already secured qualification as a co-host alongside Kenya and Uganda, leaving only one remaining spot for Nigeria, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau in Group L.
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Nigeria fight back to beat Madagascar in Cup of Nations qualifier
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