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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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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.
More on Wikipedia ↗Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong lineup for today’s crucial Afcon 2027 qualifier against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio
Saudi Arabia-based striker George Ilenikhena, who scored on his Super Eagles debut, as well as Jerome Akor did not train with the rest of the squad Saturday in Uyo. SCORENigeria understands that this may be that the two strikers picked up knocks in the 2-1 win over Madagascar and so it was better for them
Eric Chelle has announced his Super Eagles starting 11 to face the Barea of Madagascar on matchday one of thr 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers