Nigeria's Super Eagles to Host Madagascar in AFCON Qualifier

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to play against Madagascar on Friday as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. The match will take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom state, starting at 5pm Nigerian time.

This Group L fixture includes Guinea-Bissau and co-hosts Tanzania, who have already secured spots in the 2027 AFCON finals, meaning only the highest-placed team among Nigeria, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau will qualify. Nigeria's next match will be an away game against Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, while Madagascar will compete against Tanzania.

Coach Eric Chelle will be without the injured Victor Osimhen for this match, with potential replacements being Akor Adams or Taiwo Awoniyi. Historically, Nigeria has faced Madagascar five times, winning three, drawing once, and losing once, with a total of five goals scored and two conceded.