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Super Eagles: Why Nigeria are behind Guinea-Bissau despite beating Madagascar in AFCONQ
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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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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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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Guinea-Bissau ahead of their final 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Djurtus on Tuesday.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles travel from Uyo to Bissau on Monday ahead of a crucial second match in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have departed Uyo for Bissau ahead of their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash with Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday.