Mr Regragui stated, “People have tried to undermine our efforts. I speak to my players the only way we can shut down that is to continue to show our best on the pitch.”
Mr Regragui stated that the risk of getting sacked by federations is the reality of coaches on the job.
“Every game is the biggest for the team (Super Eagles) in the tournament. We are ready for all of the games in this tournament,” said Chelle.
Head-to-head across all competitions also favoured Morocco, but this time very heavily. Both teams have faced each other 11 times, with Morocco winning six and Nigeria three.
The Super Eagles have a shot conversion rate of 21 per cent, the best at the tournament.
The former Real Madrid player returned to the club as head coach in May 2025.
CAF said it has referred the incidents from both matches to its disciplinary board after gathering match reports and video evidence.
The ministry stressed that the players continue to show themselves as true ambassadors of Nigeria with their conduct and performance on the pitch.
Nigeria limited Algeria to only three shots, all which were off target, throughout the game.
Tagine is considered one of Morocco’s national dishes.
