The semi-final fixtures for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 have been confirmed following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches.
Egypt, Nigeria, hosts Morocco and Senegal, emerged as the last four teams after a series of intense quarter-final encounters that ended on Saturday night.
Hosts Morocco will take on Nigeria, while Senegal will face Egypt in the two semi-final matches scheduled for Wednesday.
Seven-time champions Egypt sealed the final semi-final ticket after edging defending champions Côte d’Ivoire 3–2 in a thrilling encounter.
The victory ended the Elephants’ title defence and set up a semi-final clash with Senegal.
Senegal earlier booked their place with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Mali in a tense West African derby.
Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half strike proved decisive as the Teranga Lions displayed composure to protect their slim advantage.
Hosts Morocco continued their title quest with a composed 2–0 victory over Cameroon in Rabat.
Goals from Brahim Díaz and Ismaël Saibari underlined the Atlas Lions’ attacking quality and defensive balance.
Nigeria completed the semi-final quartet after defeating Algeria 2–0 in Marrakech.
Victor Osimhen opened the scoring before Akor Adams sealed the win late, setting up a clash with Morocco.
The quarter-final results highlighted fine margins, with pedigree, composure and experience proving decisive.
The semi-finals will be played on Wednesday, with the final scheduled for January 18 in Rabat.
Confirmed semi-final fixtures:
Senegal vs Egypt – Wednesday, January 14
Venue: Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier, Rabat by 6 pm WAT
Nigeria vs Morocco – Wednesday, January 14
Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat by 9 pm WAT
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