RABAT: Nigeria star Alex Iwobi on Tuesday hailed coach Eric Chelle for creating a team spirit which has taken the Super Eagles to the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations only two months after their dreams of World Cup qualification were ended in agonizing fashion.

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The Nigerians take on AFCON hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday looking to continue the prolific form which has carried them to the last four.

They reached the final of the last Cup of Nations two years ago in Ivory Coast before losing to the hosts, while Iwobi also played in the side that reached the semifinals in 2019.

But he said a happier environment off the pitch — despite reports of rows with the national football federation over bonuses — was now helping bring out the very best in him and a team in its prime.