Victor Osimhen Opens Up: Morocco Slight Favorites Before Nigeria Clash

Super Eagles assistant captain Victor Osimhen has admitted that Morocco will benefit from strong home support when the two sides clash in Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final.

Nigeria will face the high-stakes encounter without suspended captain Wilfred Ndidi, placing extra responsibility on Osimhen as he leads the team in the pursuit of a spot in the final.

The Galatasaray striker is expected to spearhead Nigeria’s attack against a confident Moroccan side. Ahead of the match, Osimhen acknowledged the challenge of playing on the Atlas Lions’ home turf, describing Morocco as a highly talented team, while emphasizing Nigeria’s own belief and readiness.

“They have a very good squad with quality players, but I think we are one of the most feared teams in this tournament,” Osimhen told CBS Sports Golazo.

“Considering the talent we have in our squad, there’s no pressure in camp. We don’t even discuss Morocco much; we just focus on one game at a time. We just faced a strong nation like Algeria and showed the world that we’re serious contenders for the trophy.”

Osimhen also noted that the Moroccan crowd could give the hosts an advantage, pointing to the thousands expected in the stands. Yet, he remains confident in Nigeria’s ability to handle the pressure.

“Of course, it won’t be easy because the Moroccans will have the crowd behind them,” he said.

“But many of us in the Super Eagles have played in stadiums with 80,000 to 90,000 fans. Personally, I don’t feel pressure—I focus on the team. When match day comes, we give everything and aim for the win. It’s a tough challenge, but we have a real chance.”