Morocco defeat Nigeria on penalties to book AFCON 2025 final place

Hosts Morocco edged past Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a dramatic penalty shootout to seal a place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, following a goalless semi-final that stretched into extra time.

Played under intense atmosphere at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the contest ended 0–0 after 120 minutes, with both teams locked in a tactical battle that produced moments of high tension but no breakthrough.

Morocco carried greater attacking threat for long spells, pressing forward and recording the bulk of the attempts on target. However, Nigeria remained resolute at the back, relying on discipline and timely interventions to frustrate the hosts.

Goalkeepers on both sides delivered commanding performances, producing crucial saves that kept the tie finely balanced.

With neither side able to find the decisive goal in regulation or extra time, the match was settled from the spot. Morocco held their nerve in the shootout, converting four of their penalties, while Nigeria faltered with two misses, handing the hosts a 4–2 victory.

The result sends Morocco into the AFCON final, where they will face Senegal on Sunday, while Nigeria will take on Egypt in the third-place match on Saturday.

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