NewzNigeria defeated Madagascar 2-1 in their opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Despite an early 16th-minute goal from Madagascar’s E. Kari, the Super Eagles secured a comeback victory through debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor, who each scored to seal the win for Nigeria.
In-depth summary · AI, neutralAFCON Qualifiers: Debutants Ilenikhena, Usor fire Super Eagles past Madagascar
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Premium Times (NG)
Focuses on the historical narrative of past encounters
Vanguard (NG)
Focuses on technical match details and goal scorers