{
  "id": 9860476,
  "title": "Ilenikhena, Usor earn comeback win as Simon reaches century",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ilenikhena-usor-earn-comeback-win-as-simon-reaches-century",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T23:40:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ilenikhena-usor-earn-comeback-win-as-simon-reaches-century/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Super Eagles secured a comeback win against Madagascar, opening their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored crucial goals for Nigeria, with Simon reaching his 100th appearance for the national team in the second half. This win puts Nigeria at the top of Group L, with Guinea-Bissau also beginning their campaign with a win against Tanzania.",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ilenikhena, Usor earn comeback win as Simon reaches century",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ilenikhena-usor-earn-comeback-win-as-simon-reaches-century-9860526",
        "published": "2026-09-25T23:40:41.000Z"
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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."
}