'I will go to the Mosque to Pray' - Eric Chelle reveals plan for Nigeria vs Morocco AFCON semi-final
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that he would visit the mosque if the AFCON 2025 semi-final against the host nation, Morocco, entered penalty shootouts.
Heading into the semi-final, the three-time African champions have won all five of their matches. Their campaign started with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania, followed by a thrilling 3-2 win against Tunisia.
A rotated lineup then secured a 3-1 victory over Uganda, followed by a commanding 4-0 demolition of Mozambique in the round of 16.
Nigeria's credentials were solidified in the quarter-finals with a decisive 2-0 win over Algeria, one of the pre-tournament favourites.
Chelle's team has scored 14 goals and conceded only four. Osimhen and Lookman have led the attack superbly, supported by Alex Iwobi and Akor Adams.
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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that he would visit the mosque if the AFCON 2025 semi-final against the host nation, Morocco, entered penalty shootouts.
Heading into the semi-final, the three-time African champions have won all five of their matches. Their campaign started with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania, followed by a thrilling 3-2 win against Tunisia.
A rotated lineup then secured a 3-1 victory over Uganda, followed by a commanding 4-0 demolition of Mozambique in the round of 16.
Nigeria's credentials were solidified in the quarter-finals with a decisive 2-0 win over Algeria, one of the pre-tournament favourites.
Chelle's team has scored 14 goals and conceded only four. Osimhen and Lookman have led the attack superbly, supported by Alex Iwobi and Akor Adams.
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO READ FULL STORY:
https://www.pulsesports.ng/afcon-2025/story/i-will-go-to-the-mosque-to-pray-eric-chelle-reveals-plan-for-nigeria-vs-morocco-afcon-semi-final-2026011313340635565
