Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash
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In the opening matches of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers held on Friday, Senegal drew 1-1 against Mozambique in the debut of new head coach Patrick Vieira. Nigeria secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Madagascar, while Cape Verde suffered a defeat against Mali.
The results mark the start of the qualifying campaign for the tournament. The matches featured notable coaching changes and competitive performances from teams across the continent, with Cape Verde’s loss standing out following their recent international reputation.
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Al JazeeraNeutral reporting of match outcomes and qualifying context.
Jamaica ObserverHighlights Cape Verde's past international status alongside match results.
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