Nigeria's Super Eagles kick off their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign at home, hosting Madagascar's Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo in Group L, Matchday 1.

The match marks Nigeria's first step in the qualification process for AFCON 2027, as the Super Eagles look to make an immediate statement on home soil in front of their supporters.

Madagascar's Barea arrive as the opposition in what promises to be a competitive Group L encounter, with both sides eager to claim the opening points of the qualifying series.

The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo provides the backdrop for this early qualifier, a venue that has hosted several high-profile international fixtures for the Super Eagles over the years.