{
  "id": 9381747,
  "title": "AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles firmly focused on victory against Madagascar – Okonkwo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/afcon-2027q-super-eagles-firmly-focused-on-victory-against-madagascar",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T17:31:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/afcon-2027q-super-eagles-firmly-focused-on-victory-against-madagascar-okonkwo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arthur Okonkwo has expressed the Super Eagles' unwavering focus on achieving maximum points in their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar, according to DAILY POST. The Super Eagles will host their opponents at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday. Okonkwo's side conceded four goals in their last two matches against Poland and Portugal. The Super Eagles coach emphasized that securing a victory over Madagascar is of paramount importance compared to maintaining a clean sheet. The team's primary objective is to win the match, which will place them in a favorable position within their group. Therefore, Okonkwo is not overly concerned about keeping a clean sheet, as he believes that defeating Madagascar is crucial for the team's success. Okonkwo, a talented shot-stopper, aims to make his competitive debut for the Super Eagles in this match against Madagascar.",
  "summary": "Arthur Okonkwo says the Super Eagles are firmly focused on securing maximum points from their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Madagascar, DAILY POST. Eric Chelle’s side will entertain the Barea of Madagascar in a matchday one encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles conceded four times […] AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles firmly…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/im-back-keep-crying-nwabali-taunts-critics-on-super-eagles-return",
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  "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."
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