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Morocco's Achraf Hakimi scores his penalty during a penalty shootout

Achraf Hakimi hails sacrifice as Morocco march into AFCON final

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi says the sacrifices made over recent weeks, combined with the pressure of playing on home soil, are paying dividends after the Atlas Lions booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

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Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties to reach long-awaited AFCON final

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.

Hossam Hassan

Hossam Hassan says AFCON semis shows African coaches deserve trust

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.

Walid Regragui

Walid Regragui – AFCON glory only language in Morocco

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.

Morocco vs Nigeria AFCON 2025 semi-final

How can I watch Morocco take on Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON semi-final on Wednesday?

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 midfielders Ismael Saibari and Bilal El Khannouss

Bilal El Khannouss feeling weight of AFCON history as Nigeria battle looms

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.

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