Nigeria vs Morocco live updates: AFCON 2025 semi-final showdown in Rabat

Welcome to live coverage of a blockbuster Africa Cup of Nations semi-final as Morocco face Nigeria under the lights in Rabat, Soccernet.ng reports.

With a place in the AFCON final on the line, two of the tournament’s most compelling sides collide at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where more than 68,000 fans are expected to create a fierce, high-octane atmosphere.

What’s at stake between Nigeria and Morocco

Nigeria are chasing a ninth AFCON final and a step closer to a fourth continental title, powered by the tournament’s most devastating attack.

Morocco, unbeaten and defensively supreme, are aiming to ride home support all the way to a first AFCON crown since 1976.

It is attack versus defence. Definitely, one will give way tonight.

 

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So far at AFCON 2025

The Super Eagles arrive with a perfect record — five wins from five matches and 14 goals scored — having swept past Algeria in the quarter-finals.

Morocco, meanwhile, have built their run on defence discipline, conceding just once in the entire tournament and none from open play.

Both sides are unbeaten. Only one will remain by the end of the night.

Key absences and boosts

Nigeria are without suspended captain Wilfred Ndidi, with Raphael Onyedika expected to step into midfield. Ryan Alebiosu is still doubtful for the clash, while Cyriel Dessers has returned to his club following a thigh injury.

Morocco misses Azzedine Ounahi but welcomes the return of Achraf Hakimi, which is a major lift for the hosts at both ends of the pitch.

Kick-off details

Match: Morocco vs Nigeria

Stage: AFCON 2025 semi-final

Kick-off: 8:00 pm GMT (9:00 pm local time)

Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat

Stay with us for live updates, key moments, goals, and full-time reactions as Nigeria and Morocco battle for a place in the AFCON 2025 final.

Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage – 2025 Semi Finals

Nigeria

14/01/2026 20:00

Not started Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium – Rabat

Morocco

• Lineups

Nigeria

4-3-1-2

23

Stanley
Nwabili

2

Bright
Osayi-Samuel

6

Semi
Ajayi

21

Calvin
Bassey

13

Bruno
Onyemaechi

8

Frank
Onyeka

18

Raphael
Onyedika

17

Alex
Iwobi

7

Ademola
Lookman

9

Victor
Osimhen

22

Akor
Adams

• Coach
• 0
  Eric Chelle
  

• Suspended
• 4
  Wilfred Ndidi
  

• Injured
• 12
  Cyriel Dessers
  

Morocco

4-3-3

1

Yassine
Bounou

2

Achraf
Hakimi

5

Nayef
Aguerd

25

Adam
Masina

3

Noussair
Mazraoui

23

Bilal
El
Khannouss

24

Neil
El
Aynaoui

11

Ismael
Saibari

10

Brahim
Diaz

20

Ayoub
El
Kaabi

17

Abdessamad
Ezzalzouli

• Coach
• 0
  Walid Regragui
  

• Injured
• 8
  Azzedine Ounahi
  
• 6
  Romain Saiss