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Iwobi Leads Nigeria Into AFCON Semifinal Against Host Morocco

Coach Éric Chelle credits a family culture for Nigeria’s surge under Iwobi’s lead.

Overview

  • The Fulham midfielder has produced more line-breaking passes than any player in the knockout stage, creating chances for Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams.
  • Nigeria enters the last four as the tournament’s top scorers with 14 goals after a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Algeria.
  • Iwobi is expected to start against Morocco on Wednesday in Rabat.
  • Chelle praised Iwobi’s intelligence on the ball and said his approach fits a squad that enjoy playing with teammates who “smell the football.”
  • Captain Wilfred Ndidi is suspended for yellow-card accumulation, and Chelle said he has options to cover the midfield role.