Nigeria will meet host nation Morocco on Wednesday in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, a clash that pits the tournamentβs most prolific attack against its tightest defence.
It is a last-four showdown rich in star power and subplots, with recent CAF Player of the Year winners Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Achraf Hakimi all represented among the remaining contenders, underscoring the quality still in contention for the continental crown.
Nigeria have emerged as one of the defining stories of AFCON 2025.
Arriving with tempered expectations after
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