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Posted By Udokabestluv On January 14th, 2026

Morocco coach, Walid Regragui has singled out three Nigeria players – Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi – for praise ahead of both sides’ AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday.

Regragui spoke while speaking on Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi’s absence for the upcoming crucial AFCON semi-final tie.

Recall that Ndidi will not feature for Nigeria against the Atlas Lions due to suspension.

Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika is expected to replace Ndidi in Nigeria’s starting XI against the host country.

Speaking to reporters at his post-match interview, Regragui said:l, “Ndidi’s absence will help us.

“But when you have Osimhen, Lookman, and Iwobi, and when you see their bench, they might change their plan, although I consider that unlikely.”

Both Nigeria and Morocco enter the semi-final tie after winning their last games against Algeria and Ivory Coast, respectively.