AFCON 2025: Ex-Senate President Storms Rabbat as Nigeria Clashes with Morocco, Nigerians React
- Former Nigerian Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki arrived in Rabat to support the Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON 2025 semi-final clash with Morocco
- Saraki met fellow football enthusiasts, including Arsenal legends David Dein and Arsène Wenger, and expressed excitement about the historic encounter
- He praised the team’s preparations and leadership while urging Nigerians to rally behind the Super Eagles as they aimed for a place in the final
Rabat, Morocco – Former Nigerian Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has arrived in Rabat to support the Super Eagles ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash with Morocco.
The match, set for a 9pm kick-off at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, will determine which team advances to the final of the continent’s premier football tournament.
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Saraki, a long-time advocate for Nigerian sports development, via X, expressed excitement at being in the Moroccan capital and meeting fellow football enthusiasts, including Arsenal legends David Dein and Arsène Wenger.
“This is a defining moment for Nigerian football. The Super Eagles have shown resilience and skill throughout the tournament, and it is vital that we, as supporters, rally behind them as they push for a place in the final,” Saraki said.
A historic semi-final encounter
Tuesday night’s fixture marks the first AFCON meeting between Nigeria and Morocco in 22 years and only the second time both sides face each other at the semi-final stage.
With key players such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Akor Adams in the squad, the Super Eagles are well poised for the high-stakes encounter.
Confidence in the team and leadership
Saraki praised the team’s preparations and leadership, noting the influence of stand-in captain Victor Osimhen in the absence of Wilfred Ndidi.
Saraki also highlighted the importance of Nigerian supporters showing solidarity at international tournaments.
Nigerians react
Nigerians have taken to the internet to express their opinion about it.
@TeeboyBayo said:
"Nice one, former Senate president Dr @bukolasaraki was live in Rabat to support super eagle of Nigeria"
@DEffissy said:
"Nice one sir, it will be a double win tonight Go Super eagle, Go Gunners"
AFCON 2025: Parrot predicts finalists
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the now-famous parrot who predicted the winner of the quarter-final between Nigeria vs. Algeria and also gave its opinion on the Nigeria vs. Morocco semi-final match has once again predicted the two teams that would be in the 2025 AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) final.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now at the semi-final stage, with Senegal taking on Egypt and Nigeria facing host nation Morocco as they battle each other on the field to secure a spot in the final on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Hours after predicting the winner between Nigeria and the host nation, the parrot picked the two countries to win and appear in the final among the four remaining teams.
Source: Legit.ng
