AFCON 2027Q: We didn’t deserve to lose against Super Eagles – Madagascar coach, Martins
Madagascar head coach, Corentin Martins has admitted that his side’s 2–1 defeat to Nigeria in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier was a difficult result to accept, insisting that the Barea did not deserve to lose. Madagascar took an early lead through Kari Eshan, but Nigeria fought back courtesy of goals from debutants […] AFCON 2027Q: We didn’t deserve to lose against Super Eagles…
Madagascar's head coach, Corentin Martins, has expressed his disappointment over his team's 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in their opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Despite taking an early lead through Kari Eshan, Nigeria managed to secure the victory with goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor. The French coach acknowledged the difference in experience between the two teams, attributing Nigeria's success to their greater exposure to high-level matches and top European leagues.
For Madagascar, this defeat serves as a valuable learning experience, especially for players who are still developing at the international level. Madagascar will face Tanzania in the next matchday two encounter.
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