Tremendous Eagles participant, Ademola Lookman has talked about Nigeria’s unhappy loss within the penalty shootout in opposition to Morocco within the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The winger mentioned the match had actually worn the workforce down each mentally and bodily.
“It was a troublesome recreation. We performed 120 minutes. It was a troublesome recreation, however shedding on penalties makes it even more durable,” Lookman advised reporters.
The ex-Everton participant additionally talked about that the talent degree of the Moroccan workforce was a key cause the sport ended the way in which it did.
“I feel a robust workforce. On the finish of the day, we went to penalties,” he added.
Lookman was not prepared to consider the Tremendous Eagles’ subsequent recreation, which is the third-place playoff match in opposition to Egypt.
“To be sincere, I haven’t actually considered it, not likely considered that to be sincere. Clearly due to the frustration.”
Nigeria are set to attempt to end the event on a great observe as they tackle Egypt on Saturday.
This assembly offers them an opportunity to make up for the loss to Morocco and get a top-three consequence.
