Nigeria set to clash with Morocco in 2025 AFCON semi-final

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Nigeria set to clash with Morocco in 2025 AFCON semi-final

Aliyu dahiru

January 10, 2026

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on host nation Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

The match will kick off at 9:00 p.m. at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

This fixture sets the stage for a high-stakes encounter as the Super Eagles aim to secure a place in the tournament final against the tournament hosts.

Nigeria booked their semi-final spot with a convincing 2-0 win over Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech today. The victory sets up a last-four clash against Morocco, who had defeated Cameroon in the quarter-final.

The Eagles entered the quarter-final after a 4-0 win over Mozambique in the Round of 16, having scored 12 goals in four games — the tournament’s highest tally.

Algeria, who were unbeaten before the quarter-final, had conceded only once in four matches and were widely regarded for their strong defensive record.

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