AFCON Qualifier: Debutants Ilenikhena, Usor fire Nigeria to 2-1 over Madagascar

Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday. The win was achieved through goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor, who both scored in the match to overturn Madagascar's early lead. This result marks Nigeria's winning start to their Group L campaign, with the team now sitting second in the group with three points, behind leaders Guinea-Bissau on goal difference.

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