Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has identified key areas Nigeria must improve as they prepare for their AFCON semi-final showdown against hosts Morocco on Wednesday.
Ajayi spoke to reporters after Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Algeria in Saturday’s quarter-final, stressing that the team must become more dominant and clinical in their approach if they are to progress.
The Hull City center-back noted that matches at the tournament have been fiercely competitive, adding that Nigeria has grown stronger with each outing.
“Every game at the AFCON has been tough; there are no easy matches. We’ve taken nothing for granted, and I think we’ve improved steadily with each game,” Ajayi said.
Looking ahead to the semi-final, he expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness to raise their level.
“We’re prepared to take another step forward against Morocco. As defenders, we’re pleased to have kept back-to-back clean sheets, but there are still areas we can improve on—especially being more dominant and ruthless,” he added.
Ajayi concluded that the Super Eagles are focused on correcting those shortcomings when they face the Atlas Lions.
