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AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Day 1 results, fixtures as Nigeria face Madagascar
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See the full results from Match Day 1 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to face Madagascar in Uyo.
Malawi made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, edging South Sudan 2-1 at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Friday, giving Group B contenders Egypt an early indication of what to expect from one of their group rivals.
The Super Eagles have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Guinea-Bissau, with Nigeria looking to build on