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Morocco Hoping to make the most of their first time African Cup of Nations Free score in semi-finals as host nation since 2004 Nigeria Compete for your place in Sunday’s final.
The Atlas Lions are favorites going into the tournament and have proven they deserve a title like this Easily beat five-time champions Cameroon Entered the quarterfinals and was the top scorer in the African Cup of Nations Brahim Diaz Let him score five goals in as many games as possible.
Nigeria Goals from strike pair Victor Osimhen and Akole Adams set Morocco up against North African neighbors Algeria Super Eagles win 2-0.
The winner of this match will play their final game in Rabat at the weekend against either Egypt or Senegal, who they will face in the first semi-final on Wednesday afternoon.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is the Nigeria vs Morocco match?
nigeria vs. Morocco exist African Cup of Nations The semi-finals will kick off at 8pm GMT at the Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
How can I watch it?
UK viewers can watch the game for free on E4, live at 7:30pm. Fans can also watch the game online using Channel 4’s online streaming service.
Team News
Nigeria had no issues up front but took a worrying hit in the captain’s defensive midfield Wilfred Patience Suspended after accumulated bookings. There are also concerns over the fitness of Brett Osayi-Samuel, who was forced off against Algeria.
Morocco also had to deal with injuries at this World Cup, but the return of captain and star players Ashraf Hakimi Implying that they were over the worst of it. Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, one of the emerging stars of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, remains sidelined with a calf problem, along with Romain Saiss.
Expected lineup
Nigeria XI: Nwabali; Ogbu, Ajayi, Bassey, Sanusi; Chukweize, Onyeka, Iwobi; Lookman, Adams, Osimhen.
Morocco XI: Bono; Hakimi, Argelde, Masina, Mazraoui; El Khannouss, El Aynaoui, Saibari; Diaz, Ezzazoli, El Kaabi.