AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles’ comeback win over Madagascar leaves much to prove

Madagascar astir ensured Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying bid with a disaster.

Ehsan Kari headed the Barea successful beforehand arsenic aboriginal arsenic the 16th minute.

It was a extremity that stunned the location supporters wrong the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium successful Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

Fans could beryllium forgiven for feeling déjà vu, particularly arsenic the Super Eagles bungled astir of their location fixtures earlier yet failing to suffice for the 2026 World Cup.

But debutants saved the time for Eric Chelle’s men, arsenic George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored either broadside of the interval to guarantee maximum points.

“It was a hard-fought triumph for the Super Eagles, acknowledgment to the efforts of the debutants, George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor,” Ope Adebari, a sports analyst, newsman and shaper with News Central told DAILY POST.

“The show was not convincing, sadly.

“Personally, I deliberation the large crushed wherefore the Super Eagles look to ever person to grind retired victories nether Eric Ch...