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Nigeria fight back to beat Madagascar in Cup of Nations qualifier
Debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored as the Super Eagles recovered from an early deficit to take three points in their opening qualifier.
- On Friday, Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated Madagascar 2-1 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, securing three points after overcoming an early deficit.
- The victory provided redemption for the Super Eagles, who suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to the Barea at the 2019 AFCON, and helped coach Eric Chelle avoid the sluggish start that hampered Nigeria's recent World Cup qualifying campaign.
- Debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored after Ehsan Kari's 15th-minute opener, filling the void left by star striker Victor Osimhen, who missed the match due to a right adductor muscle strain.
- Nigeria now sits level on points in Group L with Guinea-Bissau, whom the team travels to face on Tuesday, September 29, in their second qualifying fixture.
- Because Tanzania is already qualified for the 2027 finals as a co-host, Nigeria, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau face a three-way contest to secure the single remaining qualifying spot from Group L.
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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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