By Usman Walin Gungura, Bauchi
Former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Alhaji Sani Ahmed Toro, has predicted that the Super Eagles will fly over host nation Morocco in the semi-finals of the ongoing AFCON 2025.
Following the Super Eagles victory last Saturday evening at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, where they defeated the Desert Warriors of Algeria 2-0 to set up a semi-final clash with the Atlas Lions of Morocco, the former NFA Executive Secretary-General who is also the Yariman Toro, believes that the Eagles’ have what it takes to beat their Moroccan counterparts and still go ahead to win the title for the fourth time.
Speaking to newstap.com.ng shortly after the quarter-final match, the seasoned sports administrator expressed satisfaction with the quality of the coach Eric Chelle’s team, with a declaration that Morocco will not stand between Nigeria and playing in the final of the tournament.
”I want to start by congratulating the Super Eagles for making Nigerians proud since the commencement of the tournament. Their victory over highly rated Desert Warriors of Algeria, did not come to me as a surprise because of the quality of the team and their fighting spirit.
”I strongly believe that they will come out victorious in their semi-final clash against the host nation, Morocco. Although the Atlas Lions boast of quality players but our players are of better quality and will give a good account of themselves as is being witnessed since the commencement of the championship,” he stated with confidence.
Alhaji Sani Toro, expressed strong optimism that the team is unstoppable and looking forward to seeing them in the final and hopefully lifting the trophy for the fourth time.”
