King Mohammed VI of Morocco has hailed the successful hosting of AFCON 2025, describing the tournament as a defining moment for Morocco and a victory for the entire continent.
These long traditions of community formation and nation building are what give the AFCON its unique place in the hearts of Africans.
“The journey is not over. You have made the nation proud. Keep your heads high, the Eagle never stopped soaring,” said Mr Obi.
“If football is by prayer and fasting” Nigeria would have won the World Cup, said the director of PL Football Academy.
The Super Eagles have a shot conversion rate of 21 per cent, the best at the tournament.
“Our focus is on ensuring he recovers fully and is available for the remainder of the tournament,” said Efoghe.
Algeria will face Nigeria in a decisive AFCON 2025 encounter at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday.
Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire and seven-time winners Egypt headline a formidable last eight with Senegal, Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria, Mali, and hosts Morocco joining in.
Cameroon doubled the advantage just two minutes into the second half after Christian Kofane headed home a cross from Aboubakar Nagida.
In Fes, Afrobeats star Joseph ‘Joeboy’ Akinfenwa-Donus and Tunisia singer Jenjoon will take over the stage at the Jardin Botanique Fan Park.
