Moses Usor Scores Debut Goal as Nigeria Beats Madagascar in AFCON Qualifier
Moses Usor scored his debut goal for Nigeria in a 2-1 win over Madagascar.
In Brief
- •Moses Usor scored his debut goal for Nigeria in a 2-1 win over Madagascar.
- •The goal came in the 65th minute after a solo run and low left‑foot strike.
- •CAF praised the performance on X, calling it a "one‑man show".
- •George Ilenikhena also scored for Nigeria, equalising in added time.
- •Nigeria will face Guinea‑Bissau in matchday 2 on September 29.
Why It Matters
Usor’s debut goal and the subsequent CAF praise highlight Nigeria’s strong start in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, boosting team confidence and positioning them favorably in Group L. The match, played in Uyo, underscores the importance of home advantage and sets the tone for Nigeria’s campaign, with the upcoming clash against Guinea‑Bissau critical for qualification hopes.
Key Details
- Match Result
- Nigeria 2-1 Madagascar
- Debut Goal Scorer
- Moses Usor
- Match Date
- 2026-09-26
- Next Opponent
- Guinea-Bissau
- CAF Praise
- X tweet: "A one‑man show from Moses Usor, finished in style on Nigeria’s road through the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2027 qualifiers."
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