Nigeria are through to the AFCON semi-finals. Are they now favourites to win it?
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Key Points:
- Nigeria, despite failing to qualify for the 2024 World Cup, have reached the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 2-0 victory over Algeria, showcasing significant improvement under coach Eric Chelle.
- Key players like Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman have been instrumental in Nigeria's strong performance, with Iwobi delivering some of his best career displays.
- Team harmony faced challenges, including a recent dispute between Osimhen and Lookman, but these issues appear resolved, and the squad has been supported with promised bonuses after earlier delays.
- Nigeria will face host nation Morocco in the semi-finals, a daunting test given
