Nigeria vs Madagascar: All you need to know, kick-off time, team news
Nigeria will play Madagascar on Friday, as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. The Super Eagles will host the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital. The Group L fixture is scheduled to kick off at 5pm Nigerian time. Guinea-Bissau and co-hosts Tanzania, who are […] Nigeria vs Madagascar: All you need to know, kick-off time, team news
Nigeria will face Madagascar in their opening game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. The match is set to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria's Akwa Ibom state. The Group L contest is scheduled to commence at 5pm local time on Friday. Other teams in the group include Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania, the co-hosts, both of whom have already secured spots at the 2027 AFCON finals.
Consequently, the winner of the group will be determined by the performance of the remaining three teams, with only the top-placed side earning qualification. Nigeria's second fixture will see them travel to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, while Madagascar will host Tanzania. Victor Osimhen, currently injured, will be absent from Nigeria's lineup, with Adams Akor or Taiwo Awoniyi likely to replace him.
Historically, Nigeria has had the upper hand in their encounters with Madagascar, winning three out of the five matches played, drawing one, and losing just one. In those games, Nigeria has scored five goals while conceding only two.
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