Madagascar will be without midfielder Andy Pelmard for today’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Pelmard had been expected to join the final group of Barea players arriving in Nigeria but was missing from the latest squad update. Reports from the Madagascar camp indicate that he will not feature in the Group L opener.
His absence reduces Madagascar’s options as they prepare to face the Super Eagles, who are seeking a winning start to the qualifying campaign.
Nigeria will travel to Bissau afterwards to face Guinea-Bissau on September 29.