15.01.2026 08:54
In the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the final. The normal time and extra time of the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
The host country Morocco faced Nigeria in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. The first half of the match played at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ended 0-0, with Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali standing out with critical saves. As the second half, which was played at a low tempo, also ended without a goal, the match went into extra time.
THE MATCH WENT TO PENALTIES
In the extra minutes, the deadlock remained unbroken, and the team advancing to the final was determined by penalty shootouts. Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 in the penalty shootout and became Senegal's opponent in the final. En-Nesyri, who plays for Fenerbahçe, was one of the players who carried Morocco to the final with his goal in the penalties.
Nigerian player Victor Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, started the match in the starting eleven. Trabzonspor's Paul Onuachu came on for Osimhen in the 118th minute. In Morocco, En-Nesyri entered the field in the 103rd minute, replacing Ez Abde.