Super Eagles Friendlies: Former Nigeria defender Friday Ekpo says the upcoming Portugal and Poland friendlies will “bring out the best” in the Super Eagles, with Eric Chelle inviting big names like Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey, Frank Onyeka and Paul Onuachu ahead of the 2027 AFCON build-up. AFCON 2027 Roadmap: CAF has confirmed the 2027 AFCON qualifier fixture windows, with matchdays spread from September 21–October 6, then November 9–17, and later March 22–30. Group L Warning: Nigeria’s Austin Eguavoen and Ifeanyi Udeze are pushing the same message: don’t underestimate Group L rivals Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Regional Security Push: ECOWAS cross-border cooperation talks in Abuja renewed focus on tackling terrorism and border crimes, with Guinea-Bissau among the countries in the meeting. Diplomacy: Guinea-Bissau reiterated its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara during talks in Rabat.