A passionate Super Eagles fan has shared his prediction ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
With the Super Eagles preparing to begin their AFCON 27 qualifying campaign on home soil, the fan expressed confidence that Nigeria can secure a convincing victory and get off to a positive start.
He predicted a 3–0 win for Nigeria, backing Taiwo Awoniyi to score all three goals. The supporter explained that he would have expected an even bigger victory had Victor Osimhen been available for the fixture.
When asked to confirm whether he was predicting a hat-trick for Awoniyi, the fan did not hesitate, simply responding: “Hat-trick.”
The conversation also turned to some of the players the fan is particularly excited to see in action. With several new faces included in the Super Eagles squad, he was asked which players he would be watching closely.
He highlighted Emmanuel Fernandez and Maduka Okoye, revealing his desire to see both players feature against Madagascar.
The interview reflects the anticipation among Super Eagles supporters ahead of Nigeria’s first AFCON 27 qualifier. After a difficult period for Nigerian football, fans will be hoping to see the team respond with a strong performance and begin the qualifying campaign with maximum points.
The Super Eagles will face Madagascar in Uyo as Éric Chelle’s side begins its journey towards the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with supporters already sharing their predictions and expectations for the encounter.
