Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Morocco beats Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final
Morocco and Nigeria played a very important soccer match to decide who would go to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
The game ended in a tie after extra time, so they had to take penalties to decide the winner.
Morocco's goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, made two great saves, helping his team win 4-2 on penalties.
This means Morocco will play Senegal in the final.
Nigeria will now play Egypt for third place.
Morocco's coach, Walid Regragui, was very happy and proud of his team.
Nigeria's coach, Eric Chelle, said it was hard to lose on penalties but that's how soccer sometimes goes.
The match was very intense, and Morocco's fans were very loud, supporting their team.
Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regulation and extra time.
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made two crucial saves in the penalty shoot-out.
Morocco will face Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Nigeria will play Egypt in the third-place play-off.
Morocco's coach, Walid Regragui, expressed pride and happiness with his team's performance.
- Who
- Morocco and Nigeria
- What
- Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match
- When
- Wednesday (date not specified)
- Where
- Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco
- Why
- To advance to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations
- Teams
- Morocco vs. Nigeria
- Score
- 0-0 (4-2 on penalties)
- Venue
- Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
- Next Match
- Morocco vs. Senegal (Final)
- Key Player
- Yassine Bounou (Morocco's goalkeeper)
- Nigeria's Next Match
- Third-place play-off against Egypt
- Nigeria's Top Scorers
- 14 goals in the tournament
- Morocco's Coach
- Walid Regragui