Madagascar delivered a stunning performance to eliminate Nigeria with a comprehensive 4–0 victory in the Round of 16 of the African qualifiers for the FIFAe Nations Cup.
The emphatic win sees Madagascar advance to the quarter-finals of the FIFAe Nations League, keeping alive their hopes of securing a place at the global finals.
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Nigeria, widely regarded as one of Africa’s stronger esports football nations, struggled to find rhythm throughout the contest and were punished by a clinical Malagasy side that dominated from start to finish.
The defeat marks an abrupt end to Nigeria’s campaign in the regional qualifiers.
In other Round of 16 results across Africa, several traditional powerhouses progressed with convincing victories. South Africa were awarded a 6–0 walkover against South Sudan, while Senegal edged past Côte d’Ivoire 3–2 in one of the closest fixtures of the round.
North African sides also underlined their dominance, with Tunisia thrashing Ghana 6–2, Egypt cruising to a 4–0 win over Seychelles, and Morocco securing a 4–1 victory against Tanzania. Libya and Kenya also advanced comfortably, defeating Botswana 5–1 and Guinea 3–0 respectively.
The results confirm the eight teams that will compete in the quarter-finals of the African qualifying series, as the race intensifies for slots at the FIFAe Nations Cup.
With momentum firmly on their side, Madagascar will now look to build on this statement victory as they prepare for a tougher test in the next round.
