Nigeria 2-1 Madagascar
Updated
Nigeria won: Nigeria 2-1 Madagascar in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification (Round 1) on Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Nigeria goals: George Ilenikhena 45'+1, Moses Usor 65'. Madagascar goals: Ehsan Kari 16'. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Alex Iwobi (8.4).
Match report
Nigeria beat Madagascar 2-1
Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday 25 September in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification.
Ehsan Kari put Madagascar ahead on 16' (0-1), George Ilenikhena levelled for Nigeria on 45+1' (1-1) and Moses Usor restored Nigeria's lead on 65' (2-1).
Nigeria had 55% of the ball, shots were 22-4 (4-1 on target).
Alex Iwobi (Nigeria) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Match stats
| Nigeria | Madagascar | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Total shots | 22 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 6 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 404 (88%) | 327 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total shots | 22 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 18 | 2 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 2 |
Lineups
Nigeria (4-4-2): Stanley Nwabili, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, George Ilenikhena, Akor Adams
Madagascar (4-2-3-1): Geordan Dupire, Mathieu Acapandié, Ehsan Kari, Sandro Trémoulet, Jean-Pierre Morgan, Clément Couturier, Marco Ilaimaharitra, Ryan Ponti, Rayan Raveloson, El Hadary Raheriniaina, Hakim Abdallah
Key events
- 16' · Goal · Ehsan Kari (Madagascar)
- 36' · Yellow card · Geordan Dupire (Madagascar)
- 45'+1 · Goal · George Ilenikhena (Nigeria)
- 57' · Yellow card · Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
- 61' · Substitution · Moses Simon for Akor Adams (Nigeria)
- 61' · Substitution · Moses Usor for Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)
- 65' · Goal · Moses Usor (Nigeria)
- 67' · Substitution · Warren Caddy for El Hadary Raheriniaina (Madagascar)
- 69' · Substitution · Taiwo Awoniyi for George Ilenikhena (Nigeria)
- 70' · Substitution · Tolu Arokodare for Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
- 70' · Substitution · Nicolas Randriamanampisoa for Clément Couturier (Madagascar)
- 70' · Substitution · Nicolas Fontaine for Ryan Ponti (Madagascar)
- 84' · Substitution · Loïc Lapoussin for Marco Ilaimaharitra (Madagascar)
- 84' · Substitution · Roman Ferber for Hakim Abdallah (Madagascar)
- 87' · Substitution · Bright Osayi-Samuel for Ola Aina (Nigeria)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Nicolas Fontaine (Madagascar)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Nigeria vs Madagascar?
Nigeria won, 2-1 (Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification) on Fri, 25 Sept 2026.
When and where is Nigeria vs Madagascar?
Fri, 25 Sept 2026, 16:00 UTC at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification.