Super Eagles Set for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers in September
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the Super Eagles' fixtures for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Nigeria will kick off their qualifying campaign against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Following this, they will travel to Morocco to face Guinea-Bissau on Sunday, September 27, 2026. These matches are part of the opening two matchdays of the qualifiers, with Nigeria placed in Group L alongside Madagascar, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau.
The 2027 AFCON will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from June 19 to July 17, 2027. The Super Eagles aim to secure their place in the tournament after missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The qualifying format allows for home-and-away matches, with each group playing six matches. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the AFCON finals, except in Groups D, H, and L, where host countries are involved.
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