“We express our profound dismay and distress following the verdict. This incomprehensibly harsh decision has provoked widespread outrage,” Mr Cisse said.
Chelle emphasised that his squad practised penalties at every training session during the tournament.
Calls for Chelle to remain as the Super Eagles’ gaffer have grown significantly following the quality of football Nigeria has played in Morocco.
It is an opportunity for either Egypt or Nigeria to salvage something from their campaigns at the tournament following semi-final heartbreaks.
Unfortunately, Senegal will be without Koulibaly and Habib Diarra in the final.
The 29-year-old player attributed the progress to the brotherhood bond the players had established.
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.”
Festus Ojo, an Ogun-based supporter, expressed delight in local parlance, saying, “Na we get the cup.”
Egypt will face familiar foe Senegal in a semifinal clash on Wednesday for a place in the final of this year’s tournament.
Petkovic acknowledged that Nigeria completely dominated Algeria throughout the match.
