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Nigeria fight back to beat Madagascar in Cup of Nations qualifier
Debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored as Nigeria rallied from an early deficit to open their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a win.
- On Friday, Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated Madagascar 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, opening their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a comeback victory.
- Coach Eric Chelle integrated 13 first-time invitees into the squad, aiming to avoid the sluggish starts that undermined Nigeria's World Cup qualifying campaign and demanding a strong opening performance.
- After Ehsan Kari opened the scoring in the 15th minute for Madagascar, debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor secured the comeback with goals either side of halftime.
- Nigeria now holds three points in Group L despite missing leading striker Victor Osimhen, who was sidelined by a muscle injury and replaced in the squad by Taiwo Awoniyi.
- The Super Eagles travel to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, seeking momentum in a group where only the highest-ranked non-host nation advances to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
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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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