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Lookman, Nigeria Star: "We Hope All of Morocco Supports Us"

Lookman, Nigeria Star: "We Hope All of Morocco Supports Us"

06 January 2026at13:22

Nigeria star Ademola Lookman expressed his happiness and pride regarding the support the team has received during their stay in Morocco. This came after their dominant 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, a result that secured the Green Eagles' qualification for the quarter-finals.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Lookman stated, "I am proud to have people supporting us here in Morocco. We hope all of Morocco supports us," he added with a laugh.

The player added that this support has provided extra motivation for the players to perform at their best on the field. He affirmed that the team will continue to work with the same seriousness and ambition in the upcoming stages to achieve positive results and strongly contend for the continental title.

Nigeria's qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals means they will face the winner of the match between Algeria and DR Congo. That game is scheduled for today, Tuesday, at 17:00 GMT+1, at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.

What did Nigeria's Ademola Lookman say about fan support in Morocco?

Ademola Lookman expressed immense pride and happiness for the support received in Morocco, stating it provides crucial extra motivation for Nigeria to seriously contend for the Africa Cup of Nations title.

Who will Nigeria play in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals?

Nigeria will face the winner of the match between Algeria and DR Congo. That decisive game is scheduled for today, Tuesday, at 17:00 GMT+1, at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.