Clash of North African Powerhouses: Morocco vs Nigeria in AFCON 2025 Semifinal — How to Watch
13 January 2026
Morocco and Nigeria clash in a high-stakes AFCON 2025 semifinal, scheduled for Wednesday evening at Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The Atlas Lions arrive with renewed purpose after defeating Tanzania in the Round of 16 and Cameroon in the quarterfinals to keep their title bid alive.
Nigeria arrive with a potent attacking threat, having ousted Algeria in the quarters and shown flair up front. Their surge sets up a mouthwatering continental duel between two of Africa's most storied teams.
Many pundits describe this tie as one of the tournament's marquee clashes, a true classic in the making given the teams' rich histories and enduring bragging rights across the continent.
Morocco will lean on home support to push toward a first AFCON trophy since 1976, while Nigeria chase a landmark win that would reinforce their status as Africa's powerhouses.
These notes summarize where to watch the match on TV and online, and how to follow the action across time zones.
Which channels broadcast Morocco vs Nigeria in AFCON 2025 Semifinal?
BeIN Sports holds the rights to AFCON 2025 in HD. The Morocco–Nigeria semifinal is scheduled to air on beIN Sports MAX 1 with Arabic commentary.
How to watch Morocco vs Nigeria online in AFCON 2025 Semifinal?
Streaming options include the TOD app and beIN Connect, letting you catch the action from your couch or from the couch of your coworker’s sofa if you’re sharing a VPN (we won't tell).
Match details
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026; Kick-off: 21:00 local time; Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat. TV: beIN Sports MAX 1; Online: TOD and beIN Connect; Commentary: BeIN's lead team.
If this one ends 0-0, we’ll blame the goalkeepers for a villainous late-night blackout of the net—proof that even football prefers a dramatic cliffhanger.
And if you’re watching through a VPN to dodge regional blocks, congratulations—you’ve earned the title of digital nomad with a passport that never leaves the router.
