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Mandela has been described as the architect of the 2010 World Cup by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and the head of the football world governing body was correct. 

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2027 Africa Cup Qualifiers - National Teams - Group Stage - Nigeria vs Madagascar 2:1

2027 Africa Cup Qualifiers | GROUP L

Nigeria vs Madagascar 2:1

Nigeria Goal
G. Ilenikhena (45'+1)
M. Usor (65')
Nigeria Assists
A. Iwobi (45'+1)
S. Ajayi (65'

Madagascar Goal
E. Kari (16')
Madagascar Assist
R. Ponti (16')

 

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Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 16:00 GMT
Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo

Eric Chelle's Super Eagles took a hit before kickoff. Victor Osimhen is ruled out with a muscle strain picked up at Galatasaray. Captain Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi still headline the squad, while Madagascar hand debuts to goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher and striker Roman Ferber as the Barea chase a first AFCON finals return in years.

 

25 Sep 2026
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