AFCON 2027Q: Chelle demands strong start from Super Eagles

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has demanded that his team make a strong start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, facing Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau this month. He emphasized that the team must show determination from the first day, playing with heart and without hesitation to secure the ticket. Nigeria and Madagascar have met five times, with Nigeria winning three times, and Madagascar winning once; the last encounter was a 2-0 victory for Madagascar at the 2019 AFCON.