Nigeria’s Super Eagles are drawn into Group L for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification series, where they will compete for a place at the tournament. Multiple outlets report that the draw places Nigeria alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, and Tanzania in the same group.
Reports note that the draw is conducted by CAF, the Confederation of African Football. The Punch adds that the draw takes place at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo, following proceedings held on Tuesday. Vanguard similarly describes the group composition and states that Nigeria will play Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau in Group L.
Premium Times frames the result for Nigeria as a mix of opportunity and caution as the team continues its effort to return to continental dominance after finishing third at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Across the reports, the common point is that Nigeria’s qualification campaign begins against these three opponents in Group L.
