Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

… Eagles battle Madagascar in Uyo September 23

Eagles Group

Three-time champions, Super Eagles will open their campaign to qualify for the 2027 AFCON at home against Madagascar.

The game will be played on September 23 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

This followed today’s draw for the 2027 AFCON to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19, 2027.

The Super Eagles will then fly out to Guinea Bissau four days later in continuation of the qualifying series.

They will then complete the first half of the qualifiers with a home game against AFCON co-hosts Tanzania on November 11.

The top two teams from Group L will advance to the 24-team championship and in the event that Tanzania are one of the top teams, only one other team will qualify from this group.