Hosts Morocco sealed their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging Nigeria 4–2 in a dramatic penalty shootout in the semi-finals.
The high-stakes encounter ended level after regulation time, with both sides locked in a tense and physical battle that produced few clear-cut chances. Nigeria pressed aggressively in search of a breakthrough, while Morocco remained composed, drawing strength from a vocal home crowd to stay in contention.
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With neither team able to find a decisive goal, the match was settled from the penalty spot. Morocco showed greater composure, converting four penalties, while Nigeria missed twice to hand the hosts a crucial advantage and send them into the final.
The shootout victory sets up a blockbuster final between Morocco and Senegal, who earlier secured their place in the showpiece match by defeating Egypt in the other semi-final.
Nigeria, meanwhile, will face Egypt in the third-place playoff as both sides look to finish the tournament on a high after falling short of the final.