AFCON 2025: CAF Sends Message to Super Eagles, Morocco Before Semifinal Clash
- CAF has heightened the excitement ahead of the AFCON 2025 semi-final clash between Morocco and Nigeria
- The African football body has sent a pre-match message celebrating the Super Eagles and Atlas Lions
- Morocco and Nigeria are battling for a place in the AFCON 2025 final on Sunday
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has added extra fuel to the excitement ahead of Nigeria’s blockbuster 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final showdown against hosts Morocco, sending a message to both teams just hours before kick-off in Rabat.
The Super Eagles will take on the Atlas Lions at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Wednesday, January 14, in a high-stakes encounter that pits two African heavyweights against each other, with a place in Sunday’s final on the line.
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As anticipation continues to build across the continent, CAF joined fans in setting the tone for the clash with a message shared on Xenters.
The African football body posted:
“Every story has a beginning. Morocco and Nigeria’s journey and dreams to #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025. 🇲🇦🇳🇬”
The post was accompanied by two short videos highlighting both teams’ journeys through AFCON history, underlining the significance of the moment and the legacy at stake.
CAF’s message served as a reminder that beyond the 90 minutes lies history and the chance to edge closer to continental glory.
Morocco ready for tough test
For Morocco, Wednesday’s semi-final represents a landmark moment.
According to CAF Online, the Atlas Lions are appearing in their first AFCON semi-final in 22 years, having last reached this stage in 2004, when they eventually lost the final to Tunisia.
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Buoyed by home support and recent success, Morocco enters the game as one of Africa’s most consistent sides.
Their squad is packed with quality, led by the influential Brahim Díaz, whose five goals have made him one of the standout performers of the tournament.
Captain Achraf Hakimi remains central to their ambitions, offering leadership, pace, and balance on the right flank.
Although Morocco is Africa’s leading football force at the moment and already preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their AFCON history tells a different story.
Their only continental title came back in 1976, a win that included a victory over Nigeria.
Nigeria chase redemption and a fourth title
Nigeria arrive in Rabat with clear motivation and unfinished business, despite missing the services of two key players.
After finishing as runners-up at the last AFCON, the Super Eagles are determined to go one step further and lift the trophy for the first time since 2013.
Eric Chelle’s side has been the most entertaining team of the tournament, scoring 14 goals to sit as AFCON 2025’s top scorers, per Al Jazeera.
Their attacking firepower has been spearheaded by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who have combined for seven goals between them.
With three previous AFCON titles already secured in 1980, 1994, and 2013, Nigeria are no stranger to pressure moments.
CAF confirms Super Eagles star’s suspension
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that CAF has officially notified the NFF of the suspended Super Eagles players ahead of the AFCON 2025 semi-final vs Morocco.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi will miss the match after picking up a yellow card against Algeria, having also picked up a booking in the Round of 16 win over Mozambique.
Source: Legit.ng
