Super Eagles of Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday, 25 September, 2026.
Nigeria, shock non-qualifiers for the past two World Cups, fell behind at home to Madagascar when Ehsan Kari scored after 16 minutes in Uyo.
A Super Eagles side lacking injured star striker Victor Osimhen were then rescued by two international debutants.
Saudi Arabia-based 20-year-old George Ilenikhena burst through to equalise in first-half added time and substitute Moses Usor from Austrian champions LASK snatched the 65th-minute winner.
