Oliseh: Morocco Would Have Beaten Brazil with Osimhen
Sundai Oliseh, a former coach of the Super Eagles, commented on Morocco's performance in their 1-1 draw against Brazil during the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match. He expressed that Morocco would have won 3-1 if Nigerian players Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman had been part of the squad.
Oliseh praised Morocco's tactical balance and their impressive offensive and defensive structure. He noted that Brazil's result was flattering, attributing their ability to maintain the scoreline to standout performances from players like Vinicius Jr. and Raphinha.
Oliseh acknowledged Morocco's valuable point against the five-time world champions in a closely contested encounter, which saw Vinicius Jr. awarded the superior player of the match.
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