Nigeria vs Madagascar Highlights - September 25, 2026

Nigeria beat Madagascar 2-1 in AFCON Qualifiers on September 25, 2026. The match was played at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

George Ilenikhena (45'+1'), Moses Usor (65') scored for Nigeria. Ehsan Kari (16') scored for Madagascar.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Nigeria 4 games without defeat.

They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Ehsan Kari scored for Madagascar on 16 minutes. The referee cautioned Geordan Dupire of Madagascar on 36 minutes.

George Ilenikhena found the net for Nigeria (45'+1').

After the break, Ademola Lookman was booked for Nigeria (57'). Moses Usor put one away for Nigeria (65').

Nicolas Fontaine was booked for Madagascar (90'+3'). Substitutions: Nigeria 5, Madagascar 5.

Nigeria controlled 54.7% of possession. Nigeria had 22 shots with 4 on target, while Madagascar had 4 and 1.

Goalkeeper saves: Nigeria 0, Madagascar 2. Corners: Nigeria 5, Madagascar 2.

Nigeria completed the most passes, 460 in total at 87.8% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.