ECOWAS Border Security Push: Nigeria is urging deeper cross-border cooperation to fight terrorism and transboundary crime, spotlighting the ECOWAS Cross Border Cooperation Programme as a way to move from “states” to “people” across the region. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Focus: Nigeria’s Super Eagles say Group L is not “easy” after being drawn with Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau, with officials stressing a game-by-game approach. Guinea-Bissau in the Spotlight: Guinea-Bissau also reaffirmed its steady support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, backing Morocco’s autonomy plan and welcoming UN Security Council Resolution 2797. Sports Calendar Update: In separate football news, The Gambia announced a squad ahead of friendlies next month involving Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone, while Nigeria’s coach Eric Chelle named squads for the Unity Cup and Europe friendlies against Poland and Portugal.