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Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has spoken about the possibility of their semi-final clash with Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations going to a penalty shoot-out.

So far, only the last-16 clash between Mali and Tunisia was decided via spot-kicks at the tournament.

Nigeria lost by penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoff in November.

And when asked about his team’s preparations for a shoot-out in case the match against the Atlas Lions extends beyond extra-time, Chelle replied: “I will go to the mosque to pray to win if we get to a penalty shootout.”

If the Eagles are able to beat the host whether in regulation time or penalties, they will take on Senegal or Egypt in Sunday’s final.

AFCON 2025: Chelle reveals what wil happen if Nigeria vs Morocco goes to penalties

A SuperComputer, PolyMarket, has predicted the country to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The competition has entered its semi-final stage and the teams left are Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and hosts Morocco.

On Wednesday, the first game will see Senegal play Egypt for a place in the final, while Nigeria battle the hosts later in the night.

PolyMarket has given Morocco a 37% chance of emerging champions on home soil, while Senegal have a 28% chance.

The Super Eagles have been given a 25% chance of winning their first fourth title and Egypt have a 13% chance.

AFCON 2025: SuperComputer predicts team to win trophy ahead of semi-finals

Alex Iwobi will make his 97th appearance for the Super Eagles against the Atlas Lions of Morocco on Wednesday (today), DAILY POST reports.

A further three appearances will see the Fulham of England star become the third most capped Super Eagles player.

Ahmed Musa holds the record of the most capped Nigerian footballer with 111 appearances.

Vincent Enyeama and Joseph Yobo are tied on 101.

Iwobi has been one of the top performers for the Super Eagles in Morocco.

The 29-year-old made his debut for the three-time African champions against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a friendly in Belgium on 8th October 2015.

AFCON 2025: Iwobi closes in on Super Eagles milestone

Super Eagles assistant captain, Victor Osimhen, has named two former Nigerian strikers who inspire his football career for the national team.

Osimhen spoke while admitting that he didn’t watch the late legendary Nigerian striker, Rashidi Yekini play for the Super Eagles.

The Galatasaray striker is just two goals away from equalling Yekini’s 37 goals for Nigeria.

“Although I didn’t watch Rashidi Yekini in blessed memory played. But he’s done something that has inspired a lot of people, which inspires me,” Osimhen said via CBS Sports Golazo.

“Also, like Odion Ighalo, whom I draw a lot of inspiration from, as well as Obafemi Martins. So for me, it would be up there on the verge of trying to break Yekini’s record.

“It’s something I will never forget in my life. It’s something I will hold on higher esteem, it’s an honour for me,” he said.

AFCON: I didn’t watch Yekini – Osimhen names two ex-Nigeria strikers who inspire him

Morocco goalkeeper, Monir El Kajoui has underlined the focus within the team’s camp ahead of their semi-final encounter against Nigeria.

The Atlas Lions, who are targeting their second continental crown will be up against the Super Eagles in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat on Wednesday (today).

Nigeria’s formidable attacking force has hugged the headlines since the start of the competition.

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have won scored seven goals between them.

Some pundits have predicted a win for the Super Eagles in the highly anticipated encounter.

El Kajoui is, however, adamant everything will be decided on the pitch.

“As players, we hear everything, but we know the real response must come on the pitch. We focus on our work, trust the coach and the group, and our objective is always to honour the national shirt and give our very best,” El Kajoui was quoted by CAFonline.

AFCON 2025: El Kajoui upbeat Morocco will beat Super Eagles 

Victor Osimhen will captain the Super Eagles in their semi-final encounter against the Atlas Lions of Morocco, DAILY POST reports.

The team’s captain, Wilfred Ndidi is suspended for the game due to card accumulation.

Ndidi was cautioned in Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against the Mambas of Mozambique.

The Besiktas star was also booked in the quarter-final tie against Tunisia.

DAIlLY POST recalls that Osimhen captained the Super Eagles in their last group game against Uganda.

Osimhen was named Super Eagles vice-captain on the eve of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

AFCON 2025: Osimhen to captain Super Eagles against Morocco 

The Angola Football Federation are looking to prize away Malian coach, Eric Chelle from Nigeria, DAILY POST reports.

A number of African coaches have reportedly expressed interest in Chelle after the great work he has achieved with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Super Eagles have impressed in Morocco with their sublime attacking style of play.

According to SCORENigeria, the Angolan Federation are now offering to double Chelle’s salary.

Chelle is on $50,000 a month, and has a year left on his contract with the NFF.

They want to pay him $100,000 to make him their new head coach.

The Palancas Negras endured a poor outing at AFCON 2025 failing to progress beyond the group stage.

Angola offer Chelle massive salary to dump Super Eagles 

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has insisted that Nigeria is not striker, Victor Osimhen.

Oliseh spoke ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final tie with Morocco on Wednesday.

According to him, the Nigerian team is made up of a solid eleven players, not Osimhen alone.

“Nigeria is not Osimhen,” Oliseh said on the Global Football Insights podcast.

“Nigeria is these eleven solid players. For the past 20 years, I have never seen a Nigerian Super Eagles team play the way this team has played against Uganda, Mozambique and Algeria.”

This is coming less than a few days after Osimhen’s recent on-field heated argument with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s AFCON Round of 16 4-0 win against Mozambique.

Osimhen and Lookman have since settled and moved on as they featured together in Nigeria’s 2-0 win against Algeria in the quarter-final at the weekend.

AFCON: ‘Nigeria is not Osimhen’ – Ex-Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has named Calvin Bassey as the Nigerian player who has impressed him the most in the ongoing AFCON tournament in Morocco.

Speaking on the Global Football Insights podcast, Oliseh described the Fulham star as a rock, insisting that he has really improved his game.

“The player nobody is talking about that is impressing me most is Calvin Bassey,” Oliseh said.

“My God, this boy has totally grown, confidence. He’s a rock. If you throw anything at him, he will handle it well.

“He is well complemented with Ajayi at the back.”

Bassey will hope to lead the Super Eagles to victory when they face Morocco in the AFCON semi-final on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old has been impressive for Eric Chelle’s side so far in the competition, forming a formidable partnership with Semi Ajayi in the heart of the Nigerian defence.

AFCON: ‘My God’ – Oliseh names Nigeria player who impressed him most

Former Arsenal defender, Sol Campbell, has said that Liam Rosenior will not stay long at Chelsea.

DAILY POST reported that after Enzo Maresca left, Chelsea picked Liam Rosenior to be their new head coach.

The Englishman was in charge of Strasbourg, a team that is also part of the BlueCo group, owned by Chelsea owners.

Sharing his thoughts on the appointment, Sol Campbell said, “It’s good to have Liam Rosenior as the new Chelsea manager.

“That’s because Todd Boehly owns Strasbourg. They said he’s done a great job and sent him to Chelsea.

“So it all worked out for him. It’s nice to have a young manager in the league.

I don’t think they’re going to keep him around long, he’s probably just there for a short time.

“But it’s a great experience. He can play some games and get a feel for what the top league is like. That will be great for him. I hope he keeps doing well in the future.”

Rosenior started his first match as the Blues’ head coach, leading the team to a 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup Third Round on Sunday.

They will play against Arsenal, their rivals, in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

EPL: ‘He won’t stay long at Chelsea’ – Campbell on Rosenior