Naija, we don dey witness better action for AFCON 2025, as Morocco don chop Nigeria for semi-final, 4-2 for penalty shootout. Ah! This competition dey hot!
For the semi-final wey happen on January 14, Morocco and Nigeria played full-time no score, but when dem reach for penalty shootout, na wetin wey dem call wahala, as Nigeria miss two penalties. Morocco sabi work their magic as dem dey move to final.
Morocco don set to face Senegal on Sunday, and this one go be major show. Na the first time Senegal and Morocco go don meet for AFCON final. Morocco don dey hungry to win this cup again after dem last hold am in 1976, e don tey!
Dem match wan fame as Morocco fans dey cheer for dem home ground for Rabat, while Senegal dey come with big dream to win dia first AFCON trophy after many years of chasing tail. Who go carry di trophy at last?
As Morocco manager Walid Regragui yarn, e talk say: “No need to talk about referee decision, we focus on our own game.” Na true, nobody wan hear any excuse, dem go need to perform well come match day.
Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, dey vex but still show love for Walid Regragui. E talk say, “We don play well this tournament. We fit still rise again, but we need to focus on 3rd place match against Egypt.” Ahh, as dem dey lose, dem still dey think how to shine again!
For the semi-final game, Nigeria players manage only two shots throughout the whole match – no be small! Victor Osimhen try, but e no fit make am happen for dem. Na so Morocco defense strong pass, led by their keeper Yassine Bounou, wey dey shine like star!
As we dey look forward to di final, both teams must make adjustments to their play. Senegal own offense go challenge Morocco’s strong defense, and na eagle versus lion battle be dis. Fan fit expect plenty goals, as both sides get players wey fit change game at any time!
The countdown don begin, na only few days remain before di final showdown. Everybody dey wonder, who go be crowned Africa Champion?
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