The semi-final line-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was confirmed Saturday night, setting up blockbuster clashes between Morocco and Nigeria, and Egypt and Senegal.
Egypt joined their North African neighbors by defeating defending champions Côte d'Ivoire 3-2 in a thrilling encounter in Agadir © Mena Today
The semi-final line-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was confirmed Saturday night, setting up blockbuster clashes between Morocco and Nigeria, and Egypt and Senegal.
Hosts Morocco advanced with a commanding 2-0 victory over Cameroon in Rabat. Goals from Brahim Díaz and Ismaël Saibari secured the Atlas Lions' progression to a Wednesday semi-final against Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Egypt joined their North African neighbors by defeating defending champions Côte d'Ivoire 3-2 in a thrilling encounter in Agadir.
Mohamed Salah was among the scorers as the seven-time champions ended the Ivorians' title defense despite a late fightback. Egypt will now face Senegal at the Grand Stade de Tanger.
Nigeria secured their place in the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Algeria in Marrakech. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring early in the second half before Akor Adams sealed the victory, marking Nigeria's 16th AFCON semi-final appearance.
Senegal were the first team to reach the last four, defeating Mali 1-0 in an all-West African quarter-final. Iliman Ndiaye's first-half strike proved decisive as the Teranga Lions held firm.
Both semi-finals will be played Wednesday: Morocco faces Nigeria in Rabat, while Egypt takes on Senegal in Tangier. The final is scheduled for January 18 in Rabat.
The quarter-finals notably saw North African teams sweep aside West African opposition, with Morocco and Egypt both eliminating strong challengers to set up what promises to be a compelling final weekend.
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