Four Super Eagles players risk one-match ban ahead of Morocco AFCON semi-final
Four Super Eagles players are one yellow card away from missing Nigeria's next AFCON 2025 match. Stanley Nwabali, Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, and Frank Onyeka will be suspended for either the third-place playoff or the final if booked against Morocco in Wednesday's semi-final. Morocco also have three players walking the disciplinary tightrope: Bilal El Khannouss, Soufiane Rahimi, and Ismael Saibari. Across both teams, 20 players total risk missing their next fixture with another yellow card in the semi-finals. The match kicks off Wednesday night as Nigeria chases a place in the AFCON 2025 final. Coach Eric Chelle has urged his team to give their best from the first whistle, while Victor Osimhen acknowledged Morocco's advantages. With suspension risks hanging over key players, Nigeria must balance aggressive play with disciplinary caution. Will Chelle rest at-risk players or trust them to avoid bookings while giving everything for the win?