Eagles hungry to make amends for last AFCON – Ajayi

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has declared Nigeria’s overriding objective is to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy as the team prepares for a crucial semi-final showdown with Morocco.

Nigeria, three-time AFCON champions, will take on hosts Morocco on Wednesday night in Rabat, with a place in the final at stake.

Speaking with Footy Africa, the Nigeria defender—who plays his club football with Hull City—said the squad is driven by the desire to atone for the disappointment of their last AFCON final defeat to Côte d’Ivoire.

“The ambition is there, the goal is the same,” Ajayi said. “We know how painful it was to not go all the way the last time, and we’re looking to make amends for that.

“Like I said, we’ve still got a semi-final to do it, and we’re really hungry, ready, and focused to make sure we fulfil the ambition.”

Ajayi also stressed that the Super Eagles remain intent on improving as the tournament reaches its decisive stages.

“We can always improve. No performance is perfect, and whatever we need to fix, we can do that on the training field before the next game,” he added.

Wednesday’s clash promises to be a high-stakes encounter as Nigeria aim to move one step closer to reclaiming continental glory at the Africa Cup of Nations.