Rahimi: "If Nigeria Has Two of Africa's Best, Morocco Has 26"
14 January 2026at16:47
Soufiane Rahimi affirmed that the Moroccan national team does not rely on just one or two stars, but rather boasts a full squad of distinguished players. His comments came in response to a journalist's question about Nigeria possessing two of the continent's best players, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen.
When asked for his opinion on Nigeria having two of Africa's top players, Rahimi confidently replied: "If Nigeria has two of the best players in Africa, then Morocco has 26 of the best."
The match between the two national teams is scheduled for Wednesday evening (21:00 GMT+1) as part of the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, taking place at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Q&A
Why did Soufiane Rahimi make a statement about Morocco's players?
Soufiane Rahimi responded to a journalist's query about Nigeria's star players, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, by confidently stating Morocco boasts 26 "best players," emphasizing the squad's depth.
When is the Morocco vs. Nigeria AFCON semi-final match?
The match between Morocco and Nigeria is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 21:00 GMT+1. It will take place at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat as part of the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.
