Super Eagles Midfielder Alex Iwobi and head coach Eric Chelle have assured Nigerians of victory as the Super Eagles gear up for a high-stakes semi-final against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat today.
The encounter renews a long-standing football rivalry between the two nations. Nigeria first faced Morocco in Rabat in 1983 during the 1984 AFCON qualifiers, with the Green Eagles, captained by the late Stephen Keshi, winning 4-3 on penalties.
Morocco later avenged the defeat months later in Casablanca, prevailing in another penalty shootout during an Olympic qualifier.
Entering today’s match in strong form, Nigeria has earned the unofficial label of “awaiting champions” after a flawless run through the tournament, which has produced a heavyweight final four featuring the continent’s top football nations.
With history, pride, and a place in the final on the line, Iwobi, the team’s midfield conductor and Coach Chelle have voiced unwavering belief that the Super Eagles will overcome the Atlas Lions and advance one step closer to AFCON glory.
