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Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and Nigeria Start Quest for AFCON 2027
Victor Osimhen is out with a muscle injury as Eric Chelle’s squad seeks a strong start and 13 newcomers get their first senior call-ups.
- On Friday, September 25, 2026, Nigeria hosts Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo for their 2027 AFCON Group L qualifying opener, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m.
- Nigeria enters without star striker Victor Osimhen, ruled out by a right adductor injury sustained playing for Galatasaray. Coach Éric Chelle drafted in Taiwo Awoniyi as replacement, prioritizing urgency to avoid sluggish starts that hampered their World Cup qualifying campaign.
- Captain Wilfred Ndidi stated, 'We are prepared, and everyone maintains complete focus,' while Madagascar coach Corentin Martins seeks to replicate their 2019 AFCON upset, when the Barea defeated Nigeria 2-0 in Egypt.
- Competition rules dictate only the highest-ranked non-host nation advances from Group L, as co-host Tanzania is already qualified. This structure leaves Nigeria little margin for error in their opening fixture.
- Nigeria travels to face Guinea-Bissau on September 29, 2026, four days later. Coach Chelle declared, 'We must go for the points without any hesitation,' signaling the urgency of building momentum through both qualifiers.
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argentinanews.netEgypt, 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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AFCON 2027: Chelle demands winning start as Super Eagles host Madagascar
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has challenged his players to start their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying read more AFCON 2027: Chelle demands winning start as Super Eagles host Madagascar
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