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Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and Nigeria start quest for AFCON 2027
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Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday. - Debutants star - Senegal won 1-0 after extra time only for the African confederation CAF to later award Morocco a 3-0 victory.
Nigeria begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo today, knowing there is little room for error in Group L.