The Super Eagles qualification hopes for the 2027 AFCON received a huge boost today even without kicking a ball after group leaders Guinea Bissau dropped two important points in Madagascar.
Guinea Bissau forced hosts Madagascar to a 1-1 draw today.
Madagascar took the lead after 59 minutes, before Guinea Bissau drew level six minutes from full time.
Guinea Bissau now have seven points from three matches to remain top of this qualifying group.
Victory in Uyo against Tanzania tomorrow will now bring Nigeria within a point of the leaders with six points.
Madagascar are third in the group with two points, while Tanzania are bottom on a point.
The final rounds of matches will be played in March 2027.
Nigeria will first be guests of Madagascar, before they welcome Guinea Bissau, while Guinea Bissau will first host Tanzania before the trip to Uyo to wrap of the qualifying campaign.
