Former international, Odion Ighalo has said the Super Eagles must be mentally prepared for battle in their semi-final encounter against the Atlas Lions of Morocco, DAILY POST reports.
Nigeria will battle the hosts for a place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat on Wednesday.
The Super Eagles are the only team with a hundred percent record in the competition with five wins from five.
They have also scored the highest number of goals (14).
Morocco will be backed by their vociferous fans at the Moulay Hassan Stadium, who are expected to make the atmosphere hostile for the Super Eagles.
Ighalo however believed the Super Eagles have what it takes to beat the host nation.
“The players must be mentally ready for the game. They will be under pressure against Morocco. You know the Moroccan team is young, they are mobile, and very fast on the ball too,” Ighalo told SuperSport.
“If Nigeria want to win that game,the players must put in more effort than they did against Algeria, and silence that stadium. I believe they have the ability to do that.”
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