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.
Will Nigeria’s Super Eagles triumph against Morocco’s Atlas Lions on Wednesday, similar to the 1980 encounter?
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.
Festus Ojo, an Ogun-based supporter, expressed delight in local parlance, saying, “Na we get the cup.”
“Our focus is on ensuring he recovers fully and is available for the remainder of the tournament,” said Efoghe.
Mr Turaki expressed optimism that the Super Eagles would lift the AFCON trophy.
