Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and defender Calvin Bassey made the Best XI of the semifinals of the 2025 AFCON despite the penalty shootout loss to hosts Morocco.
Nwabali was named as the most outstanding player of the semifinals after he pulled off several saves in the 120 minutes of action to take the match to a penalty shootout, where he also saved one of Morocco’s kicks.
He was awarded 9 points, according to Sofascore.
Bassey was again a tower of strength in the Super Eagles back four and received a rating of 8.1 points.
Senegal late match winner against Egypt Sadio Mane also made the Best XI as well as five Morocco players.
