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The Super Eagles will begin their 2027 African Cup of Nations qualification campaign against Barea of Madagascar. completesports.com information.
The matchday one fixture is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Wednesday, September 23.
Eric Chelle’s team will then travel to Morocco for their second qualifying match against Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on Sunday 27 September.
Tanzania’s Taifa Stars complete the four-team qualifying group.
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Nigeria will enter the qualifying round as heavy favorites to secure first place, given their pedigree and impressive history in African football.
The three-time African champions finished third in the last edition of the African Cup of Nations, which took place in Morocco.
Chelle’s men were last in action in June, when they faced Portugal in an international friendly.
The Super Eagles will hope to start their qualifying campaign well with maximum points against Madagascar in Uyo before turning their attention to the clash with Guinea-Bissau.
By Adeboye Amosu
