Nigeria’s Path to AFCON 2027 Finals Confirmed: Super Eagles Begin Qualifiers at Home Against Madagascar

The fixtures for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have been confirmed, with Nigeria learning their route to the finals.

The Super Eagles will begin their campaign with a home clash against Madagascar in September, before traveling to face Guinea-Bissau in the same international window.

November brings back-to-back encounters with Tanzania, starting at home before an away fixture.

The qualifiers continue in March 2027 with Nigeria visiting Madagascar, before concluding their campaign at home against Guinea-Bissau.

Nigeria has been drawn in Group L, alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, and Tanzania. The group fixtures are set as follows:

Matchday 1: Nigeria v Madagascar; Tanzania v Guinea-Bissau

Matchday 2: Guinea-Bissau v Nigeria; Madagascar v Tanzania

Matchday 3: Madagascar v Guinea-Bissau; Nigeria v Tanzania

Matchday 4: Guinea-Bissau v Madagascar; Tanzania v Nigeria

Matchday 5: Guinea-Bissau v Tanzania; Madagascar v Nigeria

Matchday 6: Nigeria v Guinea-Bissau; Tanzania v Madagascar

The Super Eagles will be aiming to secure qualification and continue their proud tradition of competing at the continental showpiece. With the fixtures now confirmed, attention turns to preparations for September’s opening clash in Uyo.