AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAFCON Qualifiers (Nigeria–Madagascar): Nigeria kicked off its 2027 AFCON campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar in Uyo. Madagascar struck early through Ehsan Kari, but debutant George Ilenikhena equalised just before half-time, and Moses Usor scored the winner after the break. Coach Éric Chelle praised the team’s mentality after a shaky start. Debut & milestones: Ilenikhena’s first Super Eagles goal drew praise, including from Saudi club Al-Ittihad, while Moses Simon celebrated his 100th cap in the same win. Squad drama: Victor Osimhen was ruled out through injury, and Cyriel Dessers requested to stay with Panathinaikos, missing the Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau fixtures. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye’s late arrival also sparked criticism and affected matchday selection. Madagascar politics (Gen Z): Madagascar’s Gen Z activists say they feel “betrayed” after last year’s protests, alleging the new government used similar crackdown tactics. Science & culture: A major new study reports bats likely originated in Europe around 65 million years ago, reshaping the family tree of flying mammals.
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