Odegbami praises Morocco’s pitches for Eagles’ strong AFCON run
Former Super Eagles captain Segun Odegbami has highlighted the impact of Morocco’s high-quality football pitches on Nigeria’s impressive performance at the ongoing AFCON. According to Odegbami, the immaculate playing surfaces have allowed the team to play fluid, attacking football and maintain a perfect record so far. He believes that Morocco’s investment in world-class stadiums has been a key factor in the Super Eagles’ success. Odegbami urges Nigeria to emulate Morocco’s approach to stadium infrastructure.
Match highlights
- Segun Odegbami credits Nigeria’s strong AFCON performances to the quality of Morocco’s pitches.
- The Super Eagles have won all four of their matches, including a 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the round of 16.
- The team is currently the highest-scoring side at the tournament with 12 goals and kept their first clean sheet against Mozambique.
- Odegbami contrasts Morocco’s pristine stadiums with the Uyo Township Stadium in Nigeria, calling for better investment in pitch quality at home.
- He recalls his own achievements, including being joint top scorer when Nigeria won the AFCON in 1980 and ranking as the nation’s third all-time leading goalscorer.
