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Football

Nigeria prepares for Madagascar as AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign begins

Source: Punch Nigeria · 25 Sep 2026, 07:25 UTC
Nigeria prepares for Madagascar as AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign begins
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The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign has opened with the first match-day results and fixtures being reported. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are preparing to face Madagascar in Uyo, with the available material focusing on the opening schedule.

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign has begun, with Match Day 1 results and fixtures being compiled ahead of Nigeria’s meeting with Madagascar. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are scheduled to face Madagascar in Uyo, according to the supplied report. The material identifies the fixture as part of the opening round of qualification matches.

It does not provide the score, date or kick-off time for the Nigeria-Madagascar game. Nor does it list the results of the other Match Day 1 matches. The report is presented as a guide to the first day of the qualifying campaign, bringing together results already recorded and fixtures still to be played.

No further information is supplied about Nigeria’s preparation, squad or coaching plans. The available details therefore establish only that the qualifying series is under way and that Nigeria’s next identified assignment is against Madagascar in Uyo. Further match information, including the outcome of the fixture and the standings after the opening round, is not included in the source material.

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