On January 14, 2026, Morocco defeated Nigeria on penalties to advance to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The match, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, remained goalless after 120 minutes of play before the host nation won the shootout 4–2.
Match Highlights (AFCON Semi-final)
Result: 0–0 after extra time; Morocco won 4–2 on penalties.
Key Performers: Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero, saving two penalties from Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi.
Deciding Goal: Youssef En-Nesyri scored the final penalty to secure Morocco's first AFCON final appearance since 2004.
Next Steps: Morocco will face Senegal in the final on Sunday, January 18, 2026, while Nigeria will play Egypt in the third-place match.
Recent Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Context
It is important to note that in 2024, Nigeria's women's team (the Super Falcons) defeated Morocco 3–2 in the WAFCON final to claim their 10th title. In that match, Nigeria staged a dramatic comeback after trailing 2–0 at halftime.
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