Morocco moved to within one game of ending their long Africa Cup of Nations title drought after defeating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties following a tense, goalless semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday night.
It is not every day that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) delivers a blockbuster semifinal lineup featuring four of the continent’s top five-ranked nations — all coached by sons of the soil.
Morocco coach Walid Regragui has agreed with sentiments that his position in one of the most demanding teams on the African continent should be bullet proof, however the public don’t always share this view.
Hosts Morocco will be facing Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Wednesday evening for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash.
Morocco midfielder Bilal El Khannouss says he is proud to be part of a generation that are just two matches away from ending the country's 50-year wait for an Africa Cup of Nations title.
Morocco coach Walid Regragui insists his side do not need to be the “best” team at the Africa Cup of Nations to lift the trophy, arguing that their appetite and hard work could prove decisive in their push to end a long title drought.