Nigeria vs Morocco: AFCON 2025 semi-final showdown in Rabat tonight
Nigeria's Super Eagles face hosts Morocco in a blockbuster AFCON 2025 semi-final tonight at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, kick-off 9pm WAT. The winner advances to Sunday's final.
Nigeria arrives unbeaten with five straight wins, including a commanding 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria. Coach Éric Chelle's side has scored 14 goals and played their best football in decades. Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman lead the attack with seven goals combined (four for Osimhen, three for Lookman), while Lookman tops assists with four. Alex Iwobi controls midfield with precision passing. Nigeria seeks revenge after losing the 2023 final to Côte d'Ivoire.
Morocco, the 1976 champions, carry an unbeaten streak and home advantage. Brahim Diaz tops the tournament with five goals, supported by Achraf Hakimi's attacking flair. The hosts face pressure to deliver a second AFCON title. Coach Walid Regragui has a full squad available.
Nigeria will miss suspended captain Wilfred Ndidi (two yellow cards), with Raphael Onyedika expected to replace him. Morocco has no injury concerns.
History favors Morocco, who won three of five AFCON meetings, including a 1-0 victory in their last 2004 encounter. Nigeria won their only previous Rabat meeting in 2003.
Tonight's match promises tight margins. Will Nigeria's unbeaten run and attacking firepower overcome Morocco's home advantage and Diaz's hot form? The winner faces either Senegal or Egypt in Sunday's final.