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Super Eagles return to Fez ahead of Morocco semi-final
The Super Eagles return to Fez to prepare for their AFCON semi-final against Morocco after defeating Algeria 2-0 in the quarter-final
The Super Eagles have returned to their Africa Cup of Nations base in Fez to begin preparations for their semi-final clash against Morocco, following a 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria in Marrakesh.
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In a statement on Sunday, team media officer Promise Efoghe said the squad held a recovery session at the Saardienne football complex in Fez as they began tactical preparations for the upcoming match.
A video accompanying the statement showed players alighting from their aircraft on arrival.
There are no fresh injury concerns in the squad, although Wilfred Ndidi will miss the semi-final after accumulating two yellow cards in the round of 16 and quarter-final matches.
Nigeria’s return to Fez aligns with a new CAF policy for this edition of AFCON, under which teams are assigned a designated camp for the duration of the tournament.
Under this arrangement, squads return to their base after each match before travelling to the venue of their next fixture.
The Super Eagles booked their place in the last four with a 2-0 win over Algeria at the Marrakech Stadium on Saturday, with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams.
Morocco secured a 2-0 win over Cameroon in the other quarter-final, setting up the semi-final showdown at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday at 9 pm.
Should Nigeria lose the semi-final, they will travel to Casablanca for the third-place play-off on Saturday.
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Victory over the hosts, however, would see the Super Eagles remain in Rabat for the final on Sunday as they pursue continental glory at the 2025 AFCON.
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal, has received the ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award in Ghana, with organisers recognising what they described as his administration’s achievements in public sector leadership and economic reforms.
The governor was honoured at the 7th ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award ceremony, held on Friday at the British Council in Accra. The event featured a lecture themed: “Leadership, Peace, and Regional Integration: Advancing Africa’s Development in a Changing Global Order.”
According to the organisers, Lawal’s award was based, among other considerations, on his administration’s progress in public sector leadership and economic reforms in Zamfara State.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ZIK Pan-African Award, His Royal Highness Professor Echefuna R.G. Onyeabadi, noted that the award was established to recognise individuals making meaningful contributions to the service of their people.
Receiving the award, Governor Lawal dedicated the honour to the people of Zamfara State, stating that it would further motivate his administration to intensify efforts toward transforming the state.
“This award is dedicated to all the people of Zamfara State. My administration has been working tirelessly to ensure the state can compete with any other in Nigeria. That was our promise and we have surpassed expectations in just three years,” Lawal said.
The governor highlighted key projects and reforms undertaken by his administration, including urban renewal initiatives, the construction of a modern airport and sweeping reforms in security, education, healthcare and the civil service. He noted that the newly constructed airport was particularly significant, as Zamfara had not benefited from such infrastructure in over 30 years since the creation of the state.
“We have made great strides in security, civil service reform, education, health and other sectors,” the governor added.
Lawal thanked the organisers for the recognition, saying the award would encourage him to do even more for the people of Zamfara.
“It means a lot to me and will motivate me to do even more for my people. Zamfara is on the rise,” he said.
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