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Nigeria prevail but Senegal draw on Vieira's debut in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

Eric Chelle's Nigeria side came from a goal down to beat  Madagascar 2-1 in the opening round of qualifying matches for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania, Uganda and kenya.
Eric Chelle's Nigeria side came from a goal down to beat Madagascar 2-1 in the opening round of qualifying matches for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania, Uganda and kenya. AFP - FILIPE AMORIM

Powerhouse outfits Nigeria and Morocco launched their campaigns to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals with victories over Madagascar and Gabon respectively on Friday night as World Cup participants Senegal and Egypt were held to draws.

In Uyo, 20-year-old George Ilenikhena scored on his Nigeria debut just before half-time to cancel out Ehsan Kari's 16th minute opener for Madagascar.

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