2027 AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles to face Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau in September
The Super Eagles begin their 2027 AFCON qualifiers this September, facing Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Get details on Nigeria’s path to the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-september/
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the first two qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held by the Super Eagles. The team will kick off their campaign against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on September 23, 2026.
Following the match against Madagascar, Nigeria will travel to Morocco for their second qualifier, facing Guinea-Bissau on September 27, 2026. These matches are part of the opening two matchdays of the qualifying process, which will take place within Group L alongside Madagascar, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau.
The 2027 AFCON will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from June 19 to July 17, 2027. The Super Eagles aim to qualify for the tournament after missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The qualifiers will be played on a home-and-away basis, with each team in a group scheduled to play six matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the finals, with the exception of Groups D, H, and L, where the host nations have automatic qualification.
Tanzania, a co-host, has secured its place automatically in Group L, meaning only the highest-ranked team other than Tanzania in that group will qualify for the finals.
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