The Atlas Lions of Morocco are thinking about playing the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly as part of their early preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Morocco, which took Guinea’s place as the biennial tournament’s host, is keen to make history by taking home the championship.

To guarantee that the team is in peak form before the competition, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has scheduled a number of friendly games.

The Atlas Lions are now seeking to include Nigeria, Senegal, and Ivory Coast in their pre-tournament program after confirming a friendly match against Benin.

Morocco’s most recent AFCON campaign ended in heartbreak when they lost 2-0 to South Africa in Ivory Coast and were eliminated in the Round of 16.

Their 2025 redemption attempt is thought to depend on the next friendly.