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Deja vu! - Penalties Nigeria's downfall again as their AFCON ends in heartbreak
- Morocco prevail 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw with Nigeria in the AFCON semifinal.
- Calvin Bassey delivered a standout defensive display for Nigeria, earning praise for steadying the back line.
- Nigeria captain Ndidi was unavailable for this match due to a card suspension affecting midfield setup.
- Referee decisions drew criticism from both sides, with Nigerian players claiming unfair officiating.
- Nigeria’s defense overall held firm against Morocco’s attack throughout the match.
- Osimhen and Lookman failed to make a decisive impact in open play against Morocco.
- Nigeria pressed for opportunities only after Moses Simon entered late, altering the attack's dynamic.
- Nigeria’s semifinal performance renews calls to end their AFCON semifinal hoodoo and win titles.
- Nigeria reached the AFCON semifinals for a joint-record 17th time.
- The match setup featured a disciplined Nigerian defense facing Morocco’s high-intensity attack.
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