Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is racing toward its finish line. With just four matches left, Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt and hosts Morocco remain in the hunt for continental gold, and in less than 36 hours, one heavyweight will fall.

For the Super Eagles, the numbers tell a story of control and conviction. Five matches played. Five wins secured. 14 goals scored. Two clean sheets kept. Nigeria have been flawless on Moroccan soil, growing stronger with each round.

Across the dugout stand the hosts, Morocco, led by Walid Regragui. They have won four of their five games, drawing only once; against Mali in the group stage. Defensively, they have been almost impenetrable, conceding just one goal all tournament, a penalty in t...