Madagascar’s Barea have touched down in Uyo ahead of Friday’s AFCON 2027 qualifying opener against the Super Eagles, a side with a recent history of springing surprises against Nigeria.
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Madagascar’s Barea have arrived in Uyo ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The delegation, comprising 28 players and officials, landed at the Victor Attah International Airport at around 2:05pm and proceeded to their hotel after completing immigration formalities, with additional members of the squad expected to arrive on Tuesday.
Friday’s Showdown In Uyo
Corentin Martins’ side will face the Super Eagles in the matchday one encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, before returning home to host Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in their matchday two fixture four days later.
A History Of Upsetting Nigeria
Madagascar will draw confidence from their most recent meeting with Nigeria, having secured a 2-0 win over the Super Eagles in a group stage match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, a result that remains a notable upset in the fixture’s history.
