Lawal (Former Nigeria Star): "Facing Algeria is Easier Than Morocco; It Will Be a Very Difficult Match for Us"

Garba Lawal, former Nigeria national team star, affirmed that facing the Moroccan national team would be extremely difficult, especially when compared to the match against Algeria, which he considered relatively easier.

Lawal explained, in statements to the "Hat-trick" program broadcast on On Sport channel, that playing against Morocco presents significant challenges, given the pressure of playing on their home ground and in front of their fans. He noted that the Nigerian team would enter the match aiming for victory despite the difficulty of the task.

Lawal reiterated that the confrontation with Morocco would be highly complex, especially compared to the match against Algeria, which he saw as relatively easy after his country's national team secured a clean 2-0 victory.

The former Nigeria star added that his national team's primary goal was to qualify for the World Cup, which they failed to achieve. He stressed that this places a greater responsibility on the team during the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

Lawal emphasized that Nigeria is no longer expected to merely deliver a good performance; winning the continental title has become essential to compensate for their absence from the World Cup. This, he stated, compels the players to give their utmost during the competition.