Morocco don confirm dem enter 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final after dem beat Nigeria 4-2 for penalty following gbege semi-final clash on Wednesday.
Morocco dominate first half, get six shots to Nigeria one. Brahim Diaz nearly score but him effort pass wide. Super Eagles hold ground, 0-0 at half-time.
Nigeria come play better second half, but deadlock no break, go extra-time. After extra 30 minutes, still 0-0, penalty shootout go decide winner.
Nervous penalty dey. Hamza Igamane miss first kick, but Morocco goalie Bono make two important saves give En-Nesyri chance to seal win. En-Nesyri no waste chance, finish bottom-left corner, Morocco don secure final against Senegal Sunday.
TPB Verdict
Morocco be better side for majority of match, them nullify Nigeria attack well and still show quality for front, though them no score. Atlas Lions dangerous for left side, combination of winger, midfielder and full-back open Nigeria defence wahala plenty.
Nigeria hold ground reach penalties, but heartbreak again as dem lose to host nation, no revenge for 2023 AFCON final loss.
Nigeria vs Morocco Highlights
Nigeria (2) 0-0 (4) Morocco (Youssef En-Nesyri penalty)
Morocco don do am! En-Nesyri step up, no mistake, finish bottom-left corner, give host nation place for final against Senegal.
Man of the Match – Bono
For tough game wey end 0-0 after 120 mins, Bono na key man for Morocco win. Him save two penalties give En-Nesyri chance seal win. While striker go carry glory, credit dey for Bono too.
Nigeria vs Morocco Match Stats
Possession: Nigeria 51%-49% Morocco
Shots: Nigeria 2-16 Morocco
Shots on Target: Nigeria 1-5 Morocco
Corners: Nigeria 1-5 Morocco
Fouls: Nigeria 29-22 Morocco
Wetyn Next?
Morocco penalty win mean dem join Senegal, wey beat Egypt for the other semi-final, for AFCON final Sunday. Nigeria go play Egypt for third-place match to try grab bronze for tournament.
