Nigeria to Open 2027 AFCON Qualifiers Against Madagascar

Nigeria’s national football team will begin their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a home fixture against Madagascar. The match is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 25, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with kick-off set for 5:00 pm West Africa Time.

Led by head coach Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles will aim to establish an early advantage in their qualifying pool on home soil. The fixture also presents an opportunity to bounce back from their previous meeting against Madagascar, which concluded in a 2-0 defeat for Nigeria during the 2019 edition of the continental tournament.

Campaign Outlook and Broadcast Information

Following the encounter in Uyo, the Nigerian squad is scheduled to travel for their second group fixture against Guinea-Bissau. These qualifying rounds will ultimately determine which teams secure entry to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, an edition that will be jointly hosted across East Africa by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Television coverage for viewers within Nigeria will be handled by SuperSport, with live transmission confirmed across the DStv and GOtv broadcast platforms.

Source: NotJustOk