The Digest:
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle conceded that Morocco “deserved this victory” after Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign ended in a penalty shootout defeat
Key Points:
- Nigeria lost 4-2 to Morocco on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the AFCON semi-final.
- Coach Eric Chelle admitted Morocco deserved to advance to the final.
- The Super Eagles managed only two attempts on goal throughout the match.
- Chelle cited a drop in pressing intensity and tactical execution after the first 15 minutes.
- Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali made one save during the shootout.
- Morocco’s Yassine Bounou saved two Nigerian penalties to become the hero.
- Chelle reflected: “It is difficult because we lost on penalties again.”
Source: Complete Sports
