Nigeria 0, Morocco 0

RABAT, Morocco (Interstat) — In a tense and tightly contested Africa Cup of Nations group stage opener, Morocco and Nigeria played to a scoreless draw Wednesday afternoon at a packed Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah. The highly anticipated match, pitting two of the continent’s football powerhouses, failed to produce a goal but was not without drama or standout defensive performances. The result left both nations with a single point to begin their tournament campaigns, a stalemate that defied pregame projections which heavily favored the home side. Morocco, buoyed by a fervent home crowd, entered the match as a significant favorite. According… Read more...