The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 semi-final line-up has been confirmed after an action-packed and fiercely contested quarter-final stage.
Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Senegal booked their places in the last four following a series of high-intensity matches that concluded on Saturday night, setting the stage for two blockbuster semi-final fixtures.
Tournament hosts Morocco will face Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, while Senegal will square off against Egypt at the Grand Stade de Tanger. Both AFCON 2025 semi-final matches are scheduled for Wednesday.
Seven-time African champions Egypt secured the final semi-final spot with a dramatic 3-2 win over defending champions Cote d’Ivoire, bringing the Elephants’ title defence to an end and setting up a highly anticipated clash with Senegal.
Earlier, Senegal advanced after edging Mali 1-0 in a tense West African derby. Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half strike proved decisive as the Teranga Lions showed resilience and tactical discipline to see out the contest.
Hosts Morocco continued their quest for a second AFCON title with a composed 2-0 victory over Cameroon in Rabat. Goals from Brahim Diaz and Ismaël Saibari showcased the Atlas Lions’ attacking depth and defensive organisation.
Nigeria completed the AFCON 2025 semi-final line-up with a solid 2-0 win against Algeria in Marrakech. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring before Akor Adams sealed the result late on, setting up a mouthwatering semi-final showdown with the host nation.
The AFCON 2025 quarter-finals highlighted the tournament’s fine margins, where experience, composure and championship pedigree proved decisive.
The AFCON 2025 semi-finals will be played on Wednesday, with the final scheduled for 18 January in Rabat, as Africa’s top teams battle for continental glory.
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