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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Madagascar get player boost ahead of clash with Super Eagles
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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.
More on Wikipedia ↗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.
More on Wikipedia ↗The Barea of Madagascar have stepped up their preparations ahead of Friday’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Soccernet.ng
Di Super Eagle come from behind to beat Madagascar on home soil for di Godswill Akpabio International Stadium for Uyo.
Former Nigeria defender Kadiri Ikhana believes the Super Eagles’ 2-1 victory over Madagascar has boosted their confidence ahead of Tuesday’s away clash with Guinea-Bissau.