AFCON 2027 qualifier: Super Eagles fight back to defeat Madagascar - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: Nigeria

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AFCON 2027 qualifier: Super Eagles fight back to defeat Madagascar - Daily Post Nigeria

Nigeria recovered from conceding an early goal to beat Madagascar 2-1 in their first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. Two debutants, George Ihenikane and Moses Usor, scored after halftime to secure the win for the Super Eagles. Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in the next fixture on Tuesday.

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