Former Nigeria defender Andrew Uwe has praised the Super Eagles’ performances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and tipped them to overcome Morocco in their semifinal clash, SportPremi reports.
The Super Eagles face the 2025 AFCON hosts in a heavyweight semifinal clash tonight, hoping to advance to their second consecutive final appearance.
The three-time AFCON winners lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 edition, which was the last time they faced the host country and will be hoping for a better outing this time around.
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Nigeria have enjoyed an impressive campaign so far, winning all of their five matches and averaging about 2.8 goals per game, including impressive wins over Mozambique and Algeria in both of their knockout matches.
Everything Andrew Uwe said ahead of Nigeria-Morocco showdown
Speaking in an interview, former Nigerian defender Uwe expressed satisfaction with the nation’s performance so far at the ongoing African Cup of Nations and expects to see them advance to the final of the tournament.
“I must say they have impressed me with their performances in the five games they have played.
“They can only get better and with a bit of improvement, focus and concentration, winning the title will not be an impossibility. I wish them well, I pray for them, and hopefully they won’t disappoint”, Uwe stated.
According to Andrew Uwe, Nigeria will be under no pressure in the clash, but it is the Moroccans who are under more pressure to deliver in front of their home supporters.
“Instead, I believe it is the Moroccans who will be under pressure. They are playing in front of their home fans and would want not to disappoint them. This will, no doubt, put them under pressure.
“What I would advise is for the Super Eagles to be wary of Moroccan intimidation and antics aimed at provoking you to lose focus and concentration during the game”, the Nigerian legend stated.
“This is the hallmark of their fans and supporters. If the Super Eagles can keep their shape, focus, concentration and stick to their game plan, victory is possible. Nigerians would have cause to celebrate at the end of the game.”
He also warned against complacency and urged the Super Eagles to focus on the task at hand to seal their progress from the crunch semifinal clash.
“As a player, I played against Morocco in the 1984 or 1989 AFCON, or thereabouts. Like all North African teams, Morocco play an all-attack-minded brand of football with a fluid midfield. It is in that area they anchor their play to suffocate opponents with ceaseless attacks”, he continued.
“Once the Super Eagles succeed in disrupting their midfield play and then attack them from the flanks, I strongly believe victory will come Nigeria’s way at the end.”
The second semifinal clash between Nigeria and Morocco will hold at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat today, with kickoff at 9 PM Nigerian time.
