Super Eagles will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against the Barea of Madagascar, Completesports.com reports. The Matchday One encounter is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Wednesday, September 23. Eric Chelle’s side will then travel to Morocco for their second qualifying fixture against the Djurtus [...] The post Super Eagles Confirm Dates For Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau AFCON 2027 Qualifiers appeared first on Complete Spor
Super Eagles will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against the Barea of Madagascar, Completesports.com reports.
The Matchday One encounter is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Wednesday, September 23.
Eric Chelle’s side will then travel to Morocco for their second qualifying fixture against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on Sunday, September 27.
The Taifa Stars of Tanzania complete the four-team qualifying group.
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Nigeria will head into the qualifiers as strong favourites to secure top spot, given their pedigree and impressive history in African football.
The three-time African champions finished third at the last edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, which was hosted by Morocco.
Chelle’s men were last in action in June when they faced Portugal in an international friendly.
The Super Eagles will be hoping to make a strong start to their qualifying campaign with maximum points against Madagascar in Uyo before turning their attention to the clash with Guinea-Bissau.
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