The Nigeria Football Federation has praised the Super Eagles for their run to the semi-finals of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing the campaign as one driven by commitment, discipline, passion and resilience. Football kits
Nigeria’s bid for a place in the final ended on Wednesday night after a tense, goalless semi-final against hosts Morocco, settled by a 4–2 penalty shootout defeat following 120 minutes of regulation and extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, advised the squad to put the disappointment behind them and refocus ahead of Saturday’s third-place playoff against Egypt in Casablanca. Gg
Gusau said penalty shootouts remained unpredictable, noting that Nigeria had benefitted from the same situation two years ago but fell on the wrong side this time. He stressed that the federation remained proud of the team’s performance, highlighting that the Super Eagles are still the tournament’s highest-scoring side.
“The NFF is proud of the output of the team at this championship,” Gusau said. “They gave their best, navigated several challenges and played their game. Now we want them to lift their morale and go all out for the bronze so they can take something tangible from a tournament in which they have done so well.”
Nigeria departed Rabat for Casablanca yesterday afternoon and were scheduled to hold an evening training session open to the media, with Friday’s official training allowing media access for the opening 15 minutes.