AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals Set: Morocco Face Nigeria, Senegal Meet Egypt
The final four of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 have been confirmed, and the tournament now stands exactly where pedigree, pressure and expectation collide. After a pulsating quarter-final stage, Africa’s most decorated nations remain firmly in the hunt for continental glory.
Hosts Morocco will square off against a resurgent Nigeria, while reigning champions Senegal prepare for a heavyweight clash with seven-time winners Egypt. Both semi-finals will be played on Wednesday, 14 January, as AFCON 2025 edges closer to its decisive moments.
Egypt secured the final semi-final berth in dramatic fashion, ending holders Côte d’Ivoire’s reign with a thrilling 3–2 victory on Saturday night. The Pharaohs showed their trademark resilience and big-game composure to book a tantalising showdown with Senegal, a fixture loaded with recent AFCON history and elite-level rivalry.
Senegal were the first side to punch their semi-final ticket, grinding out a tense 1–0 win over Mali. Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half strike proved decisive as the Teranga Lions once again demonstrated their ability to control high-stakes encounters and protect narrow leads under pressure.
Morocco’s dream of lifting a first AFCON title in half a century remains alive after a composed 2–0 win over Cameroon in Rabat. Goals from Brahim Díaz and Ismaël Saibari underlined the Atlas Lions’ balance between attacking flair and defensive discipline, as home support continues to fuel belief across the country.
Nigeria completed the semi-final line-up with an authoritative 2–0 victory over Algeria in Marrakech. Victor Osimhen broke the deadlock early in the second half before turning provider for Akor Adams, confirming the Super Eagles’ return to the last four. Unbeaten and now the tournament’s leading scorers, Nigeria arrive in Rabat dreaming of a fourth continental crown.
With experience now clearly separating contenders from pretenders, AFCON 2025 promises two semi-finals worthy of a grand final stage.
AFCON Semi-Final Fixtures: Heavyweights Set for Blockbuster Showdowns
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
18:00 – Senegal vs Egypt
Tangier Grand Stadium, Tangier
21:00 – Nigeria vs Morocco
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
The road to the final in Rabat on 18 January is now sharply defined — and Africa’s giants are ready to collide.