Ronaldinho once said: Henrik Larsson was my idol and now that I am playing next to him it is fantastic.
Yaya Toure says racist abuse has the power to "break" players and wants to see tougher sanctions brought in.
Jonathan Mensah has been handed a worldwide ban
Southampton winger Sadio Mane has scored the fastest hat-trick in Premier League history.
Former Central African Republic coach, Raoul Savoy, is unveiled as The Gambia's new national team coach.
National captain Asamoah Gyan leads tributes for former Ghana coach Cecil Jones Attuquayefio
Schalke have suspended Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sidney Sam indefinitely following Sunday's 2:0 loss at Cologne
Bolasie leads tributes to former Zaire defender Mwepu Ilunga
All three Algerian clubs in the same group.
Former winners paired in three Confederation Cup ties.
2027 Africa Cup Qualifiers GROUP L
Nigeria vs Madagascar 2:1
Nigeria Goals
G. Ilenikhena (45'+1)
M. Usor (65')
Nigeria Assists
A. Iwobi (45'+1)
S. Ajayi (65'
Madagascar Goal
E. Kari (16')
Madagascar Assist
R. Ponti (16')
Details
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 16:00 GMT
Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo
Madagascar
Nigeria