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Football team in Nigeria
The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in international men's football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings. The team has qualified for six of the last nine FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006, 2022 and 2026 tournaments. They have reached the round of 16 on three occasions. Their first World Cup appearance was in the 1994 edition.
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African island country in the Indian Ocean
Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island country in the Indian Ocean that includes the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. Lying off the southeastern coast of Africa, it is the world's fourth-largest island, the second-largest island country, and the 46th-largest country overall. Its capital and largest city is Antananarivo.
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International governing body of association football
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is an international self-regulatory governing body of association football, beach soccer, and futsal. It was founded on 21 May 1904 to oversee international competition among the national associations of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, its membership now comprises 211 national associations.
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Nigeria Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign has suddenly taken a sharp turn, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nigeria beat Madagascar 2-1 in AFCON 2027 qualifier as debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor spark comeback, lifting the Super Eagles on the live FIFA rankings.
Wilfred Ndidi will captain Nigeria against Guinea-Bissau after all, with the Super Eagles naming a stronger-than-expected XI for Tuesday’s crucial AFCON 2027