As of Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the highly anticipated AFCON semi-final clash between Nigeria and Morocco is scheduled to kick off tonight at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Nigeria enters the semi-final as the most prolific attacking force in the tournament. Under coach Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles have won all five of their matches, scoring a staggering 14 goals. Their path to the semi-final was cemented by a dominant 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals, featuring goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams.
Morocco, meanwhile, has leaned on a rock-solid defense and the brilliance of Brahim Díaz, who has scored in five consecutive matches. The hosts reached this stage after a hard-fought win over Cameroon, carrying the weight of a nation eager for their first AFCON title since 1976.
This is the first time these two giants have met in an AFCON tournament in 22 years. Their last meeting in this competition was in 2004, where Morocco emerged 1-0 victors. Historically, Morocco holds a slight edge with 6 wins to Nigeria’s 3 in overall meetings, but the Super Eagles’ current form makes them slight favorites on paper.
Kick-off: 8:00 PM GMT / 9:00 PM WATVenue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
