The second semi final of 2025 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Atlas Lions of Morocco gets underway right now…
Match: Nigeria Vs Morocco
Date: 14th January, 2025
Venue: Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat.
1′ Nigeria 0-0 Morocco
3′ Early scare for Nigeria, Ajayi’s minor error in the defence, quickly corrected, as he recovers fast before Moroccan striker settles with the ball.
10′ Minor misunderstanding between players of Nigeria and Morocco, Center Referee invites Captains of both teams; Osimhen and Hakimi for a brief parlly. Game on…
15′ Nigeria chance: Lookman through with a shot but Moroccan goalkeeper parries well.
17′ Nigeria 0-0 Morocco
19′ Morocco Free Kick at 22 meters near Nigeria’s vital area: came to nothing.
28′ Morocco’s third corner kick, wasted as Osayi and Bassey blocked out loopholes in Nigeria’s rear.
Nigeria 0-0 Morocco.
35′ Bassey issued a yellow card for foul play, Free Kick against Nigeria…Hakimi’s kick rest on top of the net, not a goal.
Nigeria 0-0 Morocco.
40′ Save: Stanley Nwabali saves a close range shot, the Moroccans are in firm control of the match.
It’s Half Time in Rabat: Nigeria 0-0 Morocco.
46′ The second half is underway in Rabat…
51′ Big Chance: Moroccan striker with a close range shot, Nwabali with a brilliant save.
Nigeria 0-0 Morocco.
63′ Pressure on the Nigerian side, goalkeeper Nwabali forced to make three saves in quick succession.
Nigeria 0-0 Morocco.
76′ Morocco corner: Free header by Morocco inside the box, off target.
Nigeria 0-0 Morocco.
90′ Nigeria 0-0 Morocco
91′ Extra time begins: Nigeria 0-0 Morocco
97′ Nigeria gets first corner kicks of the tension soaked match, wasted.
Nigeria 0-0 Morocco..
105 minutes completed second half of extra time begins… Nigeria 0-0 Morocco.
120 minutes completed, Nigeria 0-0 Morocco. It’s now penalty shootouts.
AFCON: Penalties
Nigeria 2-4 Morocco
Morocco advance to the final to meet Senegal, while Nigeria Battle Egypt for the Bronze 🥉 medal.