AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Super Eagles Face Madagascar Test Without Osimhen

Nigeria begin their quest for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a potentially tricky Group L encounter against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday.
The Super Eagles will kick off at 5pm Nigerian time (4pm GMT), with coach Éric Chelle facing his first competitive AFCON qualifying assignment since taking charge of the three-time African champions.
The fixture carries added significance because Tanzania, one of the three co-hosts of next year’s tournament alongside Kenya and Uganda, are already guaranteed a place at the finals. Consequently, Nigeria, Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau are effectively competing for the remaining qualification pl...