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AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles’ comeback win over Madagascar leaves much to prove
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- Sep 26, 2026, 5:43 AM UTC
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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.
More on Wikipedia ↗Madagascar almost ensured Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series with a disaster. Ehsan Kari headed the Barea in front
Nigeria's Super Eagles have started their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar.
Nigeria started their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, on