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Nigerian Surge Meets Moroccan Thunder: AFCON Semifinal Showdown

10 January 2026

Nigerian Surge Meets Moroccan Thunder: AFCON Semifinal Showdown
Nigeria and Morocco prepare for a high-stakes AFCON semifinal.

AFCON Semifinal Clash: Morocco and Nigeria

Nigeria reached the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after beating Algeria 2-0 in the quarterfinals last week.

Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored, propelling the Super Eagles to face the host nation Morocco in a Wednesday semifinal showdown.

Morocco had beaten Cameroon 2-0 in the quarterfinals on Friday, with goals from Ibrahim Diaz and Ismail Sibari, to reach the last four.

P.S. If this is a preview of the final, expect celebrations taller than the goalposts—and yes, the laughter comes with the goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the AFCON semifinal between Morocco and Nigeria?

The semifinal is scheduled for Wednesday evening.

How did Nigeria reach the semifinals?

They defeated Algeria 2-0 in the quarterfinals, with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams.

Who did Morocco beat to reach the semifinals?

Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in the quarterfinals, with goals from Ibrahim Diaz and Ismail Sibari.