By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Hosts Morocco defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles 4-2 on penalities in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat on Wednesday night.
Both teams battled hard but failed to hit target after 120 minutes of energy sapping football action with scoreline at 0-0.
Morocco had the better chances in the game but found it difficult to break down the Super Eagles defence.
The game went into extra time after 90 minutes.
The extra 30 minutes also failed to produce a goal with Morocco once again in ascendancy.
Penalty shootout was needed to separate both teams in the end.
Morocco converted four kicks, while the Super Eagles scored twice through Paul Onuachu, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Samuel Chukwueze, and Bruno Onyemaechi missed for the Super Eagles.
Eric Chelle’s side will face Egypt in the third-place match on Saturday.
Morocco and Senegal will compete for the final on Sunday.
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