The anticipated match between the Moroccan national team and the Nigerian national team constitutes one of the main confrontations of the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025), currently being held in Morocco as the host country.
Match Date and Details
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 21:00 local Moroccan time (GMT+1), which is 21:00 in the evening
- This corresponds to 20:00 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- Stadium: Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, Morocco.
- Stage: Semi-final.
- Context: The winner qualifies for the final on January 18, 2026, while the loser plays for third place.
The match is considered an “early final” by many, given the strength of the two teams:
- Morocco (the host country) is seeking to win its first title since 1976 and enjoys massive local support, with a strong performance in the tournament so far (4 wins and 1 draw in the previous matches).
- Nigeria (the Super Eagles) remains unbeaten in the tournament (5 consecutive wins) and aims to win its fourth title in history (the last being in 2013), led by stars like Victor Osimhen.
How Did the Teams Reach This Stage?
- Morocco qualified as the leader of its group, then achieved important victories in the knockout stages.
- Nigeria easily topped its group (9 points from 3 matches), then defeated Algeria 2-0 in the quarter-finals (goals by Osimhen and Akor Adams).
Importance of the Match
This encounter is not the first between the two teams in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, but it comes after a long absence (the last meeting in this stage dates back several years). The Moroccan team relies on its strong defensive organization and the speed of counter-attacks, while Nigeria is characterized by its offensive strength and experience in major matches.
Expected Broadcasters (Based on Official Coverage)
- beIN Sports (the main broadcaster of the tournament in the Middle East and North Africa).
- In Morocco: sports channel – digital terrestrial broadcast TNT
