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Nigeria Face Madagascar as AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Reach Exciting Start

Nigeria Face Madagascar as AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Reach Exciting Start

Nigeria kicks off their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Madagascar on Friday, as the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers got underway on Thursday.

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The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series kicked off on Thursday with eight Match Day 1 fixtures, including Nigeria's encounter against Madagascar, which will take place on Friday. The matches were played across the continent, providing an early glimpse into the competition. Nigeria and Madagascar are set to face off in a crucial Group B match, with the African champions looking to make their mark on the qualifying series.

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