By Joke Kujenya
NO PRESSURE surrounds the Super Eagles as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco, Victor Osimhen has said.
Nigeria is facing Morocco tonight, for a place in the 2025 AFCON final on Wednesday at 9.00pm Nigerian time.
Morocco is hosting the tournament, with the semi-final scheduled for the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, an arena with an almost 70,000 capacities.
Meanwhile, supporters of the host nation are expected to make up the majority of spectators for the match.
Speaking ahead of the encounter in a chat with CBSSportsGolazo, Osimhen acknowledged Morocco’s home advantage but said several Super Eagles players have performed in even larger and more intimidating settings.
He said Morocco have “a good squad” but added that Nigeria have built a reputation “as one of the most feared teams in this tournament”.
“Considering the kind of talents we have in the squad. I think there is no pressure in the camp. We don’t even talk about the Morocco team in the camp; we just take one game as they come,” Osimhen said.
“We just played a very big nation, Algeria, and we just displayed something that the whole world sees that these guys are really up for the trophy.
“But of course it’s not going to be easy because the Moroccans are playing in thousands in front of their crowd, which is an advantage for them.
“I think many of us here in the Super Eagles have played in stadiums where there is 80,000 and 90,000 capacities.
“So, for me, personally, there is absolutely no pressure, I just focus on my team, and when the day of the match comes, we just give everything and hope for the win. It’s not going to be easy, but I think we’ve got a chance.”
Also so far, Osimhen has scored four goals in the competition and is among the top scorers and he is also two goals away from equaling the Super Eagles goal record held by the late Rashidi Yekini.
