US EditionMorocco Edge Nigeria on Penalties to Reach Arica Cup of Nations Final
Morocco won 4-2 on penalties after a scoreless draw, ending Nigeria’s unbeaten run and advancing to face Senegal in the AFCON 2025 final.
- On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat in the AFCON semi-final.
- Nigeria had been unbeaten through five wins while Morocco arrived unbeaten with four wins and one draw, raising stakes for Victor Osimhen, who was two goals shy of Rashidi Yekini's 37-goal Nigeria record.
- The tournament's scoring chart showed Brahim Diaz led Morocco's scoring, while Victor Osimhen was joint second with four goals, despite Nigeria's struggles to create chances.
- Morocco advances to meet Senegal in the final, while Nigeria will play Egypt in the third-place playoff after their semi-final defeat.
- The match was available via live stream in India on FanCode app and website, with no television broadcasters and fans relying on live updates and streaming guide.
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