Praise for the Nigerian Coach in Morocco and His Audience
Éric Chiel, head coach of the Nigerian national team, expressed his gratitude towards the Moroccan people for the warm welcome and respect his team received during their stay in Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
A sense of satisfaction after the match for third place
In an interview with BeIN Sports following the third-place match, Chiel stated:
“We are very happy to finish in third place in this wonderful edition organized by the Kingdom of Morocco. Our thanks also go out to every Moroccan citizen, the organizing committee, and of course, all our players.”
Nigeria secures third place
The Nigerian team claimed the bronze medal at CAN 2025 after defeating Egypt in a penalty shootout during the ranking match held on Saturday, January 17, at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. This victory crowns a successful tournament and highlights the competitiveness of the Nigerian selection.
