Nigeria Coach: "Morocco is a Great Team Led by a Very Good Coach... I Hope it's a Match Worthy of Both Teams"
10 January 2026at19:19
Nigeria national team coach Eric Shell stated that the Moroccan national team is considered among the strongest in Africa, highlighting the difficulty of playing as a host nation due to the immense pressure involved.
During a press conference, Shell remarked, “Morocco is a great team, and it’s never easy to be a host nation because the pressure is immense. However, a lot of work is being done behind the scenes.”
He continued, “Morocco’s coach is very good, and they have excellent players. All I hope for is a great match that lives up to the stature of both teams.”
The Nigeria coach concluded his statements by emphasizing that the encounter would be open to all possibilities, adding, “Ultimately, the better team will win.”
Q&A
What did Nigeria's coach Eric Shell say about Morocco's team?
Nigeria coach Eric Shell called Morocco a "great team" with "excellent players" and a "very good coach," also noting the immense pressure of being a host nation.
What are Nigeria coach Eric Shell's expectations for the upcoming match against Morocco?
Nigeria coach Eric Shell hopes for a "great match" that lives up to both teams' stature. He stated the encounter is "open to all possibilities," believing the better team will win.
