Nigerian fans are crying foul after viral footage appeared to show Morocco's technical staff deliberately stealing the Super Eagles goalkeeper's personal equipment in what's being described as psychological gamesmanship.
A shocking video from Wednesday's AFCON 2025 semi-final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium has sparked outrage, with Nigerian fans calling out Moroccan staff's towel-snatching antics against Super Eagles star goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
The footage, which went viral on X, captures two brazen incidents during warm-ups and right before the decisive penalty shootout that Morocco won 4-2.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali relies on a personal towel as his mental reset button, a grip aid and focus anchor amid high-stakes chaos.
The double theft
First, Nwabali drapes a black towel over his goalpost during pre-match rituals, a staple for goalkeepers battling sweat and nerves.
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A shocking video from Wednesday's AFCON 2025 semi-final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium has sparked outrage, with Nigerian fans calling out Moroccan staff's towel-snatching antics against Super Eagles star goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
The footage, which went viral on X, captures two brazen incidents during warm-ups and right before the decisive penalty shootout that Morocco won 4-2.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali relies on a personal towel as his mental reset button, a grip aid and focus anchor amid high-stakes chaos.
The double theft
First, Nwabali drapes a black towel over his goalpost during pre-match rituals, a staple for goalkeepers battling sweat and nerves.
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO READ FULL STORY:
https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/afcon-2025-video-emerges-of-moroccan-officials-stealing-nwabalis-towel-twice-in-semifinal-clash-2026011605480102080
