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AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals Confirmed: Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and Nigeria Advance

TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations has reached its decisive stage, with Egypt, Senegal, Morocco, and Nigeria sealing their places in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals after dramatic quarter-final victories.

Egypt Knock Out Defending Champions Côte d’Ivoire

Egypt edged Côte d’Ivoire 3–2 on Saturday night in a thrilling quarter-final, eliminating the defending champions and confirming their return to the last four. The Pharaohs once again showcased why they are Africa’s most successful national team, displaying composure, belief, and resilience in a pulsating encounter decided by fine margins.

The victory set up a heavyweight semi-final showdown and underlined Egypt’s pedigree in knockout football at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria Power Past Algeria to Set Up Morocco Clash

Nigeria booked their semi-final spot earlier on Saturday with a 2–0 win over Algeria in Marrakech. After a tense and evenly matched contest, the Super Eagles broke through thanks to Victor Osimhen, whose clinical finish rewarded Nigeria’s growing dominance.

As Algeria pushed forward in search of an equaliser, Nigeria remained disciplined and lethal on the counterattack. Akor Adams sealed the win late on, extinguishing any hopes of an Algerian comeback.

The result sets up a blockbuster semi-final against host nation Morocco.

Senegal Edge Mali in West African Derby

Senegal secured their place in the semi-finals with a narrow 1–0 victory over Mali in a fiercely contested West African derby on Friday. The decisive moment came in the first half, when Iliman Ndiaye struck clinically.

The Teranga Lions then showed composure and defensive authority to protect their lead and remain firmly on course for another AFCON title challenge.

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Morocco Cruise Past Cameroon on Home Soil

Hosts Morocco advanced comfortably into the semi-finals with a commanding 2–0 win over Cameroon, keeping alive their hopes of lifting the trophy on home soil.

Goals from Brahim Díaz and Ismaël Saibari were enough to dispatch the Indomitable Lions and maintain momentum under the Moroccan lights.

AFCON 2025 Enters Its Defining Phase

The quarter-final stage marked the beginning of the most demanding phase of AFCON 2025, where margins are minimal and every mistake is punished. After an unpredictable group stage and dramatic round-of-16 clashes, only four teams remain in the hunt for continental glory.

The results have highlighted both the quality of the tournament favourites and the intensity that defines Africa’s flagship football competition.