{
  "id": 10025830,
  "title": "AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Why we lost 2-1 to Nigeria – Madagascar coach, Martins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/afcon-2027-qualifiers-why-we-lost-2-1-to-nigeria-madagascar-coach",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T17:17:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/26/afcon-2027-qualifiers-why-we-lost-2-1-to-nigeria-madagascar-coach-martins/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Madagascar head coach, Corentin Martins, has explained why his team lost 2–1 to Nigeria in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Friday. Martins watched as Kari Eshan gave Madagascar an early lead, but two goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor ensured the Super Eagles defeated Madagascar in Uyo. Speaking […] AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Why we lost 2-1 to Nigeria…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}