Nigeria will face host nation Morocco for a place in the tournament final in a high-profile clash on Wednesday.
Saturday’s match is an important match for Nigeria, as the country seeks revenge for the brutal knockout in the semifinals of the 2019 AFCON by the Algerians.
Morocco has announced plans to halt exports of frozen sardines from February 1.
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.
The knockout phase of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has gathered momentum, with several teams already booking quarter-final spots.
Yekini retired in 1998 as Nigeria’s leading scorer with 37 goals from 62 appearances, a record that has stood for decades.
The Africa Cup of Nations is about celebrating the vibrant cultures across the continent with fans, most of whom show these colours in the stands.
The government described the Panthers’ outing in Morocco as ‘dishonorable,’ adding that it was below the standard expected by the country’s authorities.
Cameroon and Ivory Coast picking the two automatic tickets from Group F.
Ugandan national team head coach Paul Put said on Tuesday that the Super Eagles have the team to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
