By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Eagles will open their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign the Barea of Madagascar, Prompt News Online reports.
The matchday one encounter will hold at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Wednesday, 23 September.
Eric Chelle’s side will travel to Morocco for their matchday two encounter against the Djurtus of Guinea Bissau on Sunday, 27 September.
The Taifa Stars of Tanzania are the other team in the group.
The Super Eagles are overwhelming favourites to secure top spot in the group going by their pedigree on the continent.
Nigeria finished third at the last edition of the AFCON hosted by Morocco.
Chelle’s side were last in action against Portugal in a friendly in June.
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