Morocco reach AFCON final after penalty shootout win over Nigeria

By Tahani Elghazaly
Published January 14, 2026

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Host nation Morocco booked a place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final after beating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time on Wednesday at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat.

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero in the shootout, saving two penalties, while Youssef En-Nesyri scored the decisive spot kick as Morocco reached their first AFCON final since 2004.

Morocco will face Senegal in Sunday’s final in Rabat after Senegal defeated Egypt 1-0 earlier on Wednesday in Tangier, with Sadio Mane scoring the winner in the 78th minute.

Morocco are chasing a second continental title, and their first since 1976.