Nigeria - Madagascar

About Nigeria - Madagascar

Nigeria vs Madagascar in the CAF Africa Cup Of Nations, played on 09/25/2026, ended 2 - 1. CAF Africa Cup Of Nations matchday 1. In the league table, Nigeria were in position 26 and Madagascar in position 104.

Half-time score: 1-1. Goalscorers: Ehsan Kari 16', George Ilenikhena 45+1', Moses Usor 65'. Cards: 3 yellow, 0 red. Corners: Nigeria 5, Madagascar 2. Top Soloscore rating of the match: Alex Iwobi (7.7). Managers: Nigeria – Éric Chelle, Madagascar – Corentin Martins.

Nigeria starting XI (4-4-2): Alex Iwobi, George Ilenikhena, Stanley Nwabali, Bruno Onyemaechi, Akor Adams, Semi Ajayi, Ola Aina, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey. Madagascar starting XI (4-2-3-1): C. Couturier, Ehsan Kari, Mathieu Acapandie, Sandro Tremoulet, Geordan Dupire, El Hadari Raheriniaina, Ryan Ponti, Rayan Raveloson, Marco Ilaimaharitra, J. Morgan, Hakim Abdallah. Injured or suspended for Nigeria: Benjamin Chiemela Fredrick.

In their last 3 meetings, Nigeria won 2, Madagascar won 1 and 0 ended level. Their previous meeting, on 06/30/2019, ended Madagascar 2-0 Nigeria. Nigeria won 17, drew 7 and lost 6 of their last 30 matches. Madagascar won 12, drew 5 and lost 13 of their last 30 matches. Next match for Nigeria: Tanzania vs Nigeria (11/15/2026). Next match for Madagascar: Guinea Bissau vs Madagascar (11/15/2026).

Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Referee: Alhadji Allaou Mahamat. The match was broadcast on TV in 58 countries; find the channels in the TV Broadcast section.

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