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AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles Have Done So Well In Morocco – Iwobi
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Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has said that his good performance for Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations was because of the teamwork and strong connection among the players.
The 29-year-old has been one of Nigeria’s best players at the tournament, playing an important role in the middle of the field and helps create most of the team’s chances to score goals.
Iwobi’s display at the tournament has placed him as one of the supporters’ favourite as he sets up chances for his teammates.
His calmness and smart play have also helped Nigeria take control of the game and keep the upper hand in most of their matches so far in the tournament.
At a press conference on Tuesday ahead of the game semifinal clash with Morocco on Wednesday, Iwobi said that the strong team bond has let him play freely and be himself on the field.
“For me, I think the difference is the feeling of brotherhood and family we built together,” he said.
He said that even though the Super Eagles had shown potential in past AFCON tournaments, the team was still growing and not fully ready yet.
“Of course, in the previous AFCON, we did really well, the team was very strong, but at the same time we were young and still getting to know each other,” he added.
“I think right now everyone is in their prime, everyone is doing well for their clubs, and you can see the joy.
“And the chemistry we have when we play for our country.
“I mean, it’s not just about what happens on the field, but also what happens away from it.
“Iwobi said that the teamwork inside the camp, which comes from both the players and the coaches, has been really important for Nigeria’s success. There’s a big family.
“It begins with the coach and the players too. He has brought that sense of brotherhood.
“And you can see on the pitch because we fight for each other. I feel like that’s bringing out the best not just in me but in all the players too.”
The Super Eagles will play against the host team Morocco in the semi-final on Wednesday.
England had been on course to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them into the lead 10 minutes after half-time in the semi-final in front of 68,239 fans in Atlanta.
But the great rivalry between these nations has produced several memorable contests on the World Cup stage down the years, and this will be remembered as the stuff of legends in Argentina as the South Americans denied England with two late sucker punches.
Messi set up Enzo Fernandez to fire in an 85th-minute equaliser and then, with extra time looming, crossed for substitute Lautaro Martinez to head in the winner in the second minute of stoppage time.
It was maybe not quite up there with Diego Maradona’s legendary display in putting England to the sword in 1986, but the goals this time brought Argentina back from the dead and kept alive their hopes of winning back-to-back World Cups.
Argentina are in the final of the World Cup! The defending champions fought back from one goal down to defeat England and book a date in Sunday’s game.
Argentina will face Spain in the final on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
World football governing body, FIFA, has made a key video assistant referee, VAR decision ahead of the much exected World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina.
The match will be played in Atlanta on Wednesday.
FIFA has opted to deploy an on-site VAR team for this high-profile encounter.
Previously, the VAR team had been functioning from a central hub located at the International Broadcast Centre in Dallas, regardless of the venue of each match.
However, for this particular game, the on-site officials will act as a backup in the event of any technical or communication difficulties.
Dan Hunt, a member of the Organising Committee, elaborated on the decision to have VAR operate on-site for the second semi-final as reported by Sport Bible.
He said, “There is a significant amount of drama that occurs during these matches. Moreover, when only four officials are tasked with overseeing the action on a field that is considerably larger than an American football field, it becomes quite challenging
“I am pleased that there will be on-site officials. I am uncertain about how the communication will be managed.”
FIFA has faced considerable criticism for the inconsistent VAR decisions throughout the tournament, with the defending champions Argentina benefiting from favorable calls without any against them, while England has experienced the opposite, resulting in a net negative outcome.
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has reacted to the Les Bleus’ World Cup semi-final 2-0 defeat to Spain.
Henry said that the La Roja were far superior to France during the encounter.
Spain defeated France on Tuesday to qualify for the World Cup final, thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
“Too little from France at the end of the day. Spain controlled the game on and off the ball,” Henry said on Fox Sports.
“They showed why they are European champions, they are showing why they are going into the final.
“Nothing to add, they were far superior, and there is nothing to say about it. Spain, congratulations. you deserves to go to the final,” he said.
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