13.01.2026 14:41
The semi-final matches of the Africa Cup of Nations will be played on January 14. Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Senegal will take to the field to reach the final. In the semi-finals, Senegal will face Egypt at 20:00 TRT, and Nigeria will play against the host Morocco at 23:00 TRT. After these matches, the finalists of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations will be determined. Six players wearing jerseys of Turkish clubs will also take the field in the semi-finals.
The excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations continues with the semi-final matches. Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Senegal will take the field to reach the final. The semi-final matches in the tournament will be played on Wednesday, January 14.
SEMI-FINAL MATCHES ON JANUARY 14
The schedule for the semi-final matches in the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), hosted by Morocco, has been finalized. Two critical matches will be played in the tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
MATCH SCHEDULE
In the semi-final, Senegal will face Egypt at 20:00 TRT. In the second semi-final match of the day, Nigeria will take on the host Morocco at 23:00 TRT. After these matches, the finalists of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations will be determined.
6 PLAYERS FROM THE SUPER LEAGUE ON STAGE
A total of 21 players from the Trendyol Super League are competing in the tournament, and 6 players who play for Turkish clubs will be part of their teams' rosters in the semi-final stage. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) and Ismail Jakobs (Senegal) from Galatasaray, Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria) from Beşiktaş, Youssef En-Nesyri (Morocco) from Fenerbahçe, Paul Onuachu (Nigeria) from Trabzonspor, and Cherif Ndiaye (Senegal) from Samsunspor are among the names expected to play in the semi-final matches.
CHAMPIONSHIP CANDIDATES DRAWING ATTENTION
Morocco, which reached the semi-finals in the 2022 World Cup, achieving a historic success, is also considered one of the strongest championship candidates in the Africa Cup of Nations. The last finalist Nigeria aims to win the cup this time and finish the tournament at the top. Egypt, the most successful country in the cup's history with 7 championships, is also in pursuit of a new victory. Senegal is calculating how to bring the Africa Cup of Nations, which it has won once in its history, back to its museum.