Tactical Preview: Nigeria vs Morocco – WAFCON 2025 Final

Tactical Preview: Nigeria vs Morocco – WAFCON 2025 Final

                           Nigeria’s Game Plan: “Mission X” in Motion

• Formation: 4-2-3-1, with flexibility to shift into 4-3-3
• Defensive Backbone: Chiamaka Nnadozie (GK), Ohale, Plumptre, Alozie, Demehin — only 1 goal conceded all tournament
• Midfield Steel & Spark: Deborah Abiodun and Christy Ucheibe anchor the center, freeing Rasheedat Ajibade to roam and create
• Attacking Threats:
• Chinwendu Ihezuo (3 goals) — clinical finisher
• Esther Okoronkwo — assist queen and movement maestro
• Asisat Oshoala — experienced wildcard, ready to explode
• Tactical Focus:
• Exploit Morocco’s slow defensive transitions with pacey counters
• Target set pieces — Ohale and Demehin are aerial threats
• Maintain compact shape to neutralize Ghizlane Chebbak’s playmaking

  

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Morocco’s Strategy: Home Fire and Spanish Flair

• Formation: 4-2-3-1 with possession-heavy build-up
• Key Players:
• Ghizlane Chebbak (4 goals) — deep-lying playmaker and captain
• Ibtissam Jraidi — lethal striker with sharp movement
• Sakina Ouzraoui — wing wizard with 2 assists
• Tactical Risks:
• Conceded 6 goals in 5 matches — vulnerable to fast breaks
• High pressing leaves gaps Nigeria can exploit

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🏆 Final Showdown

• Nigeria vs Morocco
• 📅 Saturday, July 26
• 🏟️ Stade Olympique, Rabat
• 🕗 Kickoff: 8pm local time (19:00 GMT)

Stakes:

• Nigeria is chasing a record 10th WAFCON title
• Morocco is seeking their first-ever championship, backed by home support

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