AFCON 2025: CAF Sends Message to NFF, Super Eagles Ahead of Semifinal vs Morocco
- CAF has congratulated Nigeria after the Super Eagles qualified for the AFCON 2025 semifinals
- Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored against an unbeaten Algerian side in the thrilling game
- The Super Eagles are set for a high-stakes semifinal clash against hosts Morocco on January 14
Nigeria’s march at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continues, and this time, even the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is taking notice.
After the Super Eagles sealed a convincing 2-0 victory over Algeria in Marrakech, the African football body acknowledged their place among the final four.
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The win not only booked Nigeria a semifinal showdown with hosts Morocco, but it also confirmed the Super Eagles as one of the tournament’s most dangerous teams so far.
CAF reacts to Nigeria reaching AFCON semis
Shortly after full-time at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, CAF congratulated the Nigeria Football Federation and the Super Eagles for reaching the semifinals.
The African football body posted on X shortly after the match:
"Semi-Finalists | Nigeria. The Super Eagles are into the final four of the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025! 🌟"
The message served as both recognition and a subtle reminder of what lies ahead.
Nigeria now face tournament hosts Morocco, a team backed by home support and coming off an impressive quarterfinal win over Cameroon.
For the NFF and the Super Eagles, the message was a clear signal that their run has caught the attention of the continent’s football authorities.
How Nigeria brushed aside an unbeaten Algeria
Algeria arrived at the quarterfinals unbeaten, known for a disciplined defence that had conceded just once in four matches.
Nigeria, however, came with momentum, having scored freely throughout the tournament.
The first half was controlled by the Super Eagles, even if the breakthrough proved elusive.
Calvin Bassey came closest when his effort was cleared off the line, a warning Algeria struggled to heed.
Nigeria finally got their reward after the break as Osimhen rose highest to power home a header, giving the Super Eagles a deserved lead.
The pressure never eased, and the Galatasaray striker turned provider soon after, setting up Adams to double Nigeria’s advantage.
By full-time, Algeria’s resistance had been broken, and Nigeria had advanced to the final four without needing to overreach.
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AFCON 2025: All eyes on Morocco next
Attention has now shifted to hosts Morocco, awaiting the Super Eagles in a semifinal that already feels like a final in disguise.
The Atlas Lions have home advantage and confidence after dispatching Cameroon, while Nigeria arrive with belief built on results.
The semifinal will be played on Wednesday, January 14, with a place in the AFCON final at stake, beIN Sport reports.
History adds another layer, with Nigeria and Morocco having shared wins evenly in their previous AFCON meetings, with three wins apiece and a draw, per 11v11.
Momentum sits with the Super Eagles, home support backs Morocco, and with CAF watching, African football is set for a defining night in Marrakech.
CAF sends message to Akor Adams
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that CAF had sent a message to Nigeria striker Akor Adams after his goal celebration against Algeria.
He scored the second goal against the Desert Foxes, atoning for his earlier misses that could have given his nation the lead.
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