# Lookman sets AFCON qualifiers target for Eagles

> Ademola Lookman says the Super Eagles are determined to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with victories over Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau despite expecting difficult encounters, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

- Published: 2026-09-20T03:30:19.680Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T23:31:36.373Z
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- Topics: Education, Politics, Science and technology
- Involves: 2027 AFCON opening match between Nigeria and Madagascar, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Atletico Madrid, CAF, Calvin Bassey, El Municipio, Eric Chelle’s squad for the opening qualifiers, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL), Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Guayaquil, I Care Environnement

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