Ahead of the Super Eagles’ clash with Madagascar on 26 September 2026 for the AFCON 2027 Qualifiers, Softfootball has gathered the head‑to‑head record between both nations from 2000 to 2019.
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Nigeria and Madagascar have met five times, with the Super Eagles winning three, Madagascar winning one, and one draw recorded.
Head‑to‑Head Results (2000–2019)
- 7 Oct 2000 — Madagascar 0–0 Nigeria
- 2 Jun 2001 — Nigeria 1–0 Madagascar
- 5 Sep 2010 — Nigeria 2–0 Madagascar
- 4 Sep 2011 — Madagascar 0–2 Nigeria
- 30 Jun 2019 — Madagascar 2–0 Nigeria
Nigeria lead the overall record, but the most recent meeting remains the most dramatic.
AFCON 2019 — Madagascar’s Historic Upset
On 30 June 2019, debutants Madagascar stunned the football world by defeating Nigeria 2–0 at the Alexandria Stadium in Egypt — one of the biggest upsets in AFCON history.
Madagascar, ranked 108th in the world at the time, finished top of Group B, ahead of Nigeria and Guinea.
Match Breakdown
- 13th Minute (1–0) — Lalaina Nomenjanahary punished a defensive error from Leon Balogun to give Madagascar the lead.
- 53rd Minute (2–0) — Carolus Andriamatsinoro’s free‑kick deflected off the Nigerian wall and beat the goalkeeper, doubling the advantage.
That result remains Madagascar’s only victory in the fixture.
Next Meeting
- Date : Friday, 25 September 2026
- Time: 5:00pm WAT
- Staduim: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
- Competition Type: AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
