Onyeka Asserts Nigeria's Focus Ahead of Madagascar Clash
Frank Onyeka, a midfielder for the Nigeria National Football Team, emphasized that Nigeria will not underestimate Madagascar as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in Uyo. This match, scheduled for Friday, marks the start of a new AFCON qualifying campaign under current coach Eric Chelle.
Nigeria is placed in Group L alongside Madagascar, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau. The team has a rich history in the AFCON, with 21 appearances and a recent third-place finish in the 2025 edition held in Morocco.
Onyeka expressed the team's determination to move past the disappointment of missing the 2026 World Cup, stating, “Like every other game we have played, we have to win.” He reiterated the importance of treating every opponent seriously to secure victory.
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