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The semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed after a dramatic quarter-final weekend.
Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Senegal emerged as the last four teams following intense quarter-final matches concluded on Saturday night.
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Hosts Morocco will face Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, while Senegal will battle Egypt at the Grand Stade de Tanger, Tanger, in the two semi-final fixtures scheduled for Wednesday.
Seven-time champions Egypt sealed the final semi-final ticket after edging defending champions Cote d’Ivoire 3-2 in a thrilling encounter.
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The victory ended the Elephants’ title defence and set up a mouthwatering semi-final clash with Senegal.
Senegal earlier booked their place with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mali in a tense West African derby.
Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half strike proved decisive as the Teranga Lions displayed composure to protect their slim advantage.
Hosts Morocco continued their title quest with a composed 2-0 victory over Cameroon in Rabat.
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Goals from Brahim Diaz and Ismaël Saibari underlined the Atlas Lions’ attacking quality and defensive balance.
Nigeria completed the semi-final quartet after defeating Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech.
Victor Osimhen opened the scoring before Akor Adams sealed the win late, setting up a blockbuster clash with Morocco.
The quarter-final results highlighted fine margins, where pedigree, composure and experience proved decisive.
The semi-finals will be played on Wednesday, with the final scheduled for 18 January in Rabat.
(NAN)
