Nigeria and Morocco set for high-stakes AFCON semi-final clash
Nigeria will face hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The Super Eagles are aiming for their ninth continental final and hope to repeat their previous successes against host nations. Morocco enters the match with strong home support and a solid defensive record. Both teams have a rich history in the tournament, making this encounter highly anticipated.
Match highlights
- Nigeria has reached the AFCON semi-finals 15 times, winning eight and losing seven, and is chasing a fourth title.
- The Super Eagles have a perfect record at the 2025 finals, winning all five matches so far.
- Morocco is unbeaten with four wins and a draw, and has kept four clean sheets, their best defensive performance at a single AFCON edition.
- The teams have met 12 times, with Morocco holding six wins to Nigeria’s three, and two draws.
- Brahim Díaz has scored five goals for Morocco, becoming the first player since 2021 to score in five matches at a single AFCON edition.
