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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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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.
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Eric Chelle keeps the Super Eagles’ goalkeeper choice under wraps for Guinea-Bissau, with Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye and Arthur Okonkwo all in contention.
No more playing nice under the blistering sun of Bissau; the honeymoon period is officially over.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on Guinea-Bissau in their second game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, and coach Eric Chelle has some key