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Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Madagascar in their opening Group L fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations played on Friday evening.
Madagascar's early goal briefly raised memories of their famous 2-0 victory over Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored on Nigeria debuts in the 2027 AFCON qualifier against Madagascar, joining Super Eagles legends who did likewise too.