France, Sept. 26 -- In Uyo, 20-year-old George Ilenikhena scored on his Nigeria debut just before half-time to cancel out Ehsan Kari's 16th minute opener for Madagascar.

Midway through the second-half, Moses Usor struck the winner for Eric Chelle's side who next face Guinea-Bissau.

They started their bid to reach the continent's most prestigious national team tournament with a 2-0 win against co-hosts Tanzania.

Franculino and Mama Balde scored the goals that put them top of Group L.

Pressure of coaching Nigeria 'on another level', says Chelle

Under competition rules, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda will play against the other teams in their pools but are assured of their place in next year's tournament as co-hosts.

Only one other side in...