The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will depart Fez for Marrakesh on Thursday as preparations intensify for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final in Morocco.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the federation disclosed that the three-time African champions will base themselves in Marrakesh for Saturday’s last-eight encounter, where they will face Algeria Fennecs. The quarter-final is scheduled to kick off at 5pm local time.
The update followed Tuesday evening’s training session at the Sardienne Complex in Fez, where all 26 available players were involved. The federation, however, noted that defender Ryan Alebiosu remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from injury.
The temporary relocation to Marrakesh is part of a new logistical framework introduced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for this year’s tournament. Under the arrangement, each team has been assigned a designated camp, a policy being implemented for the first time at the AFCON.
As a result, the Super Eagles are expected to return to their base in Fez after the quarter-final. Should they secure a place in the semi-finals, they will then travel to Rabat, where a potential showdown with either hosts Morocco or Cameroon awaits on January 14.
