{
  "id": 9763928,
  "title": "AFCON 2027Q: Madagascar coach upbeat ahead of Super Eagles showdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/afcon-2027q-madagascar-coach-upbeat-ahead-of-super-eagles-showdown",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T12:18:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/25/afcon-2027q-madagascar-coach-upbeat-ahead-of-super-eagles-showdown/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madagascar's head coach, Corentin Martins, expresses optimism for his team's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria's Super Eagles. The game will take place on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Martins emphasizes that his team is prepared and motivated to secure a favorable outcome, despite the Super Eagles being the heavy favorites. The Madagascar team has only managed to win one match out of their last five encounters with Nigeria. Their sole victory occurred during the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt, during a group-stage clash. Ahead of the Group L encounter, Martins reinforces his team's readiness to face the formidable Nigerian side, acknowledging the challenge but also their thorough preparations.",
  "summary": "Madagascar head coach, Corentin Martins, says his team is battle ready for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Barea will be guests of the Super Eagles in a matchday one encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles are overwhelming favourites to secure maximum […] AFCON 2027Q: Madagascar coach upbeat…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "AFCON 2027Q: Full house as Maduka Okoye finally arrives Super Eagles’ camp",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/afcon-2027q-full-house-as-maduka-okoye-finally-arrives-super-eagles",
        "published": "2026-09-25T10:24:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Nigeria vs Madagascar Preview: Super Eagles begin race to AFCON 2027 in Uyo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/nigeria-vs-madagascar-preview-super-eagles-begin-race-to-afcon-2027",
        "published": "2026-09-25T11:58:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}