‘This is the first time someone has matched Diaz’ - Oliseh hails Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi

Morocco emerged victorious with a 4-2 win in the shootout, advancing to the final after a goalless draw in regular time. 

Onyemaechi unfortunately missed his penalty, and Youssef En-Nesyri scored the decisive spot-kick to secure the win for the host nation.

However, his performance has been hailed by Oliseh after keeping Diaz quiet for the entire match before being substituted in extra time for Ilias Akhomach.

Onyemaechi was tasked with marking Morocco's star player, Brahim Diaz, and delivered a masterful defensive display that effectively neutralised the tournament's leading scorer.

Diaz, who entered the match with five goals, was on the verge of making history as the first player to score in six consecutive Africa Cup of Nations games. 

During his commentary for SuperSport, Oliseh highlighted Onyemaechi's crucial role in containing the Moroccan forward.

"Bruno seems to be doing a job on Brahim Diaz," Oliseh remarked. "Seems like this is the first time someone has matched Diaz."

Despite Onyemaechi's standout defensive effort, Nigeria's journey to the final was cut short. The match ended in a goalless draw after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout.

The Super Eagles will now prepare for the third-place playoff, where they will face Egypt in the bronze medal match on Saturday.