The Digest:
Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has struck a tone of calm determination ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final against Morocco, stating the team will approach the high-pressure clash with a mindset to “have fun, a philosophy that frames elite competition not as a burden, but as the ultimate expression of collective joy and purpose under the brightest lights.
Key Points:
- Defender Igoh Ogbu says Nigeria will face Morocco to “have fun” in the semi-final.
- The match is a historic repeat of the 1980 AFCON semi-final, which Nigeria won 1–0.
- Both teams enter unbeaten; Morocco has four wins and a draw, Nigeria fhas ive straight wins.
- Captain Wilfred Ndidi is suspended, with Raphael Onyedika expected to start in midfield.
- Onyedika has scored twice in the tournament, including both goals against Uganda.
- Ogbu emphasized focusing on Nigeria’s own game rather than Morocco’s strengths.
- The winner will advance to Sunday’s AFCON 2025 final.
Source: Complete Sports
