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Nigeria Football Federation Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has told the Super Eagles that nothing but victory over Madagascar’s Barea will do in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
“We are back to the familiar surroundings of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State for another qualifying race. It was here in Uyo that the Super Eagles won the tickets to the 2019 and 2025 AFCON finals. The NFF has absolute confidence in the team to run another good race and win the ticket with matches to spare.
“Surely, the only way we can do that is to start with the maximum three points tomorrow, and then with another three points in Bissau on Tuesday. However, since we are taking it one match at a time, the focus now is on Madagascar on Friday. Nigerians are looking forward to victory tomorrow and I know the Super Eagles will give them joy.”
Ikpeme said the NFF, with the strong support of the National Sports Commission, has finalised arrangements for a hitch-free game. Plans are also in place for the team’s smooth movement to Guinea Bissau and back to Nigeria after the Day 2 clash with the Wild Dogs on Tuesday, 29th September.
Uyo was the Super Eagles’ home ground when they qualified for the 2019 finals in Egypt, beating South Africa, Libya and Lesotho along the way. For the 2025 finals in Morocco, the three-time winners saw off Libya, Rwanda and Benin Republic to qualify with a match to spare. Friday’s match kicks off at 5pm.
