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Eagles train behind closed doors in Rabat

By Daily Sports Nigeria on January 13, 2026

The Super Eagles trained behind closed doors in Rabat on Monday as preparations intensify for Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against hosts Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Nigeria’s squad and officials arrived in the Moroccan capital from Fez on Monday afternoon and will be based at the Rihab Hotel, with the training session held at the Complexe Mohammed VI.

The team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, said the decision to shut the session to the public was taken to allow head coach Eric Chelle to conduct detailed tactical work away from outside scrutiny.

The move to Rabat follows Nigeria’s 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria in Marrakesh, secured by goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams.

After that match, the Super Eagles returned to their designated tournament base in Fez for recovery, in line with a new CAF policy assigning each team a fixed camp for the duration of the competition.

Nigeria’s relocation now signals the final phase of preparations for the semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where Morocco have played all their matches at the tournament.

The Super Eagles are aiming to reach their second final since lifting the title in 2013 and runner-up in the last edition in Ivory Coast.

Efoghe confirmed that the media will be granted access to the opening 15 minutes of Tuesday’s training session before the squad resumes private drills.

There are no major injury concerns, with Ryan Alebiosu continuing to improve on his return to fitness.

Captain Wilfred Ndidi has been walking pain free following a hamstring strain, although medical staff are expected to reassess him to determine whether further scans are required.

The midfielder, however, is suspended for the semi-final after picking up two yellow cards earlier in the competition.

Should the Super Eagles lose, they will travel to Casablanca for the third-place play-off on Saturday. Victory over the hosts would keep them in Rabat for Sunday’s final as they continue their bid for a fourth continental title.

Source Punch Ng

Posted January 13, 2026