SUPER EAGLES INTENSIFY PREPARATION FOR SEMI-FINAL CLASH AGAINST HOST, MOROCCO AS AFCON ENTERS CRUCIAL STAGE

Rabat, Morocco | January 13, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have stepped up preparations ahead of a mouth-watering semi-final showdown against tournament hosts, Morocco, as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) reaches its defining moments.
The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for Wednesday, with both football giants eyeing a place in the final of Africa’s premier football competition. The Super Eagles are strategising meticulously to cage the Atlas Lions on their home soil, fully aware of the magnitude and intensity the fixture demands.

Under the guidance of head coach Eric Chelle, Nigeria have emerged as one of the most feared sides in the tournament. The Super Eagles have lived up to their reputation as an African nightmare, boasting the highest goal tally at the championship with 14 goals scored. Their attacking prowess has been complemented by a solid defensive display, conceding just four goals, recording two clean sheets, and maintaining an impressive unbeaten run across five matches.
Momentum appears to be tilting in favour of the Nigerian side, whose balance of flair, pace, and tactical discipline has made them a formidable force as the competition enters its business end.

However, standing in their path is a resolute Moroccan team whose greatest strength lies in their defensive organisation. The Atlas Lions have recorded three clean sheets, conceded only one goal, and scored nine times en route to the semi-finals. Backed by passionate home support, Morocco will be determined to make their defensive solidity count while seizing key moments in attack.

Wednesday’s clash promises to be a tight, tactical, and high-quality contest between two of Africa’s strongest and most complete teams at the tournament. With a place in the AFCON final at stake, fine margins, discipline, and composure are expected to decide the outcome.
As anticipation builds, fans across the continent are set for a thrilling spectacle when the Super Eagles and the Atlas Lions collide in what many have described as a final before the final.
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