Global perspective. Clear attribution. Updated throughout the day.
Live desk Concise briefs from trusted publishers · Always follow the source for the full report
Markets
GBP/USD 1.3383 FrankfurterEUR/USD 1.1482 FrankfurterUSD/NGN 1,328.85 FrankfurterUSD/JPY 157.39 FrankfurterGold $4,338.00/oz Gold APISilver $66.64/oz Gold API
Breaking
Madagascar say they will not be intimidated by Nigeria Punch NigeriaNigeria’s 23-man squad starts Uyo training before Madagascar qualifier Punch NigeriaAdepoju says Nigeria can cope with Osimhen’s absence Punch NigeriaKayode says representing Italy was an easy choice after youth-team pathway Punch NigeriaAmedspor says Orban needs three more goals for permanent transfer Punch NigeriaIIT-B professor sent on leave as Crime Branch prepares to question him India TodayTurkish pundit calls Onuachu a top scorer despite current poor form Punch NigeriaMoyes reportedly set to assess Alebiosu in Blackburn friendly Punch NigeriaOsimhen expected to return for Galatasaray after break Punch NigeriaXi’s special plane draws comparisons with Air Force One South China Morning Post
Scores
Birmingham Legion v Brooklyn FC 16:00 UTC American USL Championship · TheSportsDBIndependiente Santa Fe v Deportivo Cali 0–1 Colombia Categoría Primera A · TheSportsDBADT v Cienciano 20:00 UTC Peruvian Primera Division · TheSportsDB
Football

Madagascar say they will not be intimidated by Nigeria

Source: Punch Nigeria · 23 Sep 2026, 03:09 UTC
Madagascar say they will not be intimidated by Nigeria
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson says his team will approach Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Uyo without fear of Nigeria’s established names. The Barea are preparing to face the Super Eagles in their opening qualifier, according to Punch Nigeria.

Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson says the Barea are not intimidated by Nigeria ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Uyo on Friday. Punch Nigeria reported that Raveloson made the assessment while discussing Madagascar’s preparations for the fixture. His comments set up a confident position from the visiting side before the qualifier.

Nigeria’s team is referred to as the Super Eagles, while Madagascar’s side is known as the Barea. The available report describes Nigeria as a team with prominent players, but gives no further details about the squads, tactics or expected line-ups. The match in Uyo will be Madagascar’s opportunity to begin its qualifying campaign against Nigeria.

Raveloson’s remarks indicate that the Barea intend to compete without being overawed by their opponents’ reputation. No result or further reaction was provided in the supplied material. The fixture is scheduled for Friday.

About this report
This independently written report is based on information supplied by the named publisher. Vertrix News has not independently verified the source report.
View the original source at Punch Nigeria →