The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a crucial Group L double-header against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria will host Madagascar on Friday at 5:00 p.m., before travelling to Guinea-Bissau for the second fixture on Tuesday, also scheduled for 5:00 p.m. This comes as Nigeria seeks to regain momentum following a mixed recent international campaign.
The Super Eagles finished third at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco after reaching the final at the previous edition in Côte d’Ivoire. Their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a difficult qualifying campaign, has increased the importance of making a strong start to the AFCON qualifying series. The team will be looking to avoid the slow start that affected their previous World Cup qualifying campaign.
The back-to-back matches will provide an early test of Nigeria’s ability to build momentum and position themselves strongly in the race for qualification. With co-hosts Tanzania already guaranteed a place at AFCON 2027, Nigeria, Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau will compete for the remaining qualifying spot in Group L. A strong start is crucial for the Super Eagles.
The matches will be broadcast live on DStv and GOtv, with both fixtures available on SuperSport. Specifically, the Nigeria-Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau-Nigeria fixtures will be available on SS La Liga (DStv Channel 204) and SS Pop-up (GOtv Channel 59) for DStv Access and GOtv Value subscribers.
The Super Eagles will be looking to secure maximum points from their opening fixtures. Their recent international campaign has been mixed, and the team will be eager to make a strong impression in the AFCON qualifiers. The matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau will be crucial in determining their chances of qualifying for AFCON 2027.
The importance of these matches cannot be overstated, as Nigeria seeks to build momentum and confidence. The team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has made the AFCON qualifiers even more critical. A strong performance in these matches will be essential for the Super Eagles.
Football fans in Nigeria can watch the Super Eagles in action against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau on DStv and GOtv. The matches will also be broadcast live on SuperSport, providing fans with multiple options to follow the action. The Super Eagles will be hoping to make a strong start to their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.
Key points
- The Super Eagles will begin their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign with a double-header against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
- The matches will be broadcast live on DStv, GOtv, and SuperSport.
- A strong start to the AFCON qualifiers is crucial for the Super Eagles following their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
