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AFCON Qualifier: Nigeria Survive Madagascar scare, Win 2-1 in Uyo
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Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
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 made a winning start to their 2027 AFCON qualifiers, coming from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo on Friday.