""Morocco is a strong team, and there will be pressure in front of the host nation,""
""I feel that my squad is tired, so I may have to change my approach. We might let Morocco have the ball and wait for them. We have seen that they struggle when they come up against a low block. I think we will start like that. We will try to hold on in the first half and then play our game in the second half.""
Nigeria may adopt a more defensive approach against Morocco in the AFCON semi-final, with coach Eric Chelle citing fatigue and the hosts' strength. Nigeria top the tournament charts for goals (14), expected goals (12.8) and big chances (26), and have scored at least two goals in all five matches so far. Chelle plans to let Morocco have possession, set a low block, hold out in the first half, and then play more proactively after halftime. Morocco have won their last three matches without conceding from open play, have beaten Tanzania and Cameroon in the knockouts, and can reach an AFCON final for the first time since 2004; their progression has faced media criticism alleging leniency by officials.
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