Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson says the Barea are not intimidated by the Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash, Prompt News Online reports.
Madagascar will face Nigeria in a Matchday 1 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday.
Despite Nigeria’s pedigree as three-time African champions and their perceived advantage in quality and experience, Raveloson believes Madagascar can cause an upset.
“It’s football. They are humans like us, so we are not scared,” the Amedspor midfielder told reporters in Uyo.
Madagascar will also draw confidence from their previous meeting with Nigeria.
The Barea secured a memorable 2-0 victory over the Super Eagles in the group stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
