Who Will Morocco Face in the AFCON 2025 Semifinal?
Led by Brahim Díaz, Morocco have enjoyed a strong run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where they are the host nation, but their toughest challenge of the tournament may be waiting in the semifinals.
Led by Brahim Díaz, Morocco have enjoyed a strong run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where they are the host nation, but their toughest challenge of the tournament may be waiting in the semifinals.
Who will be Morocco’s opponent in the AFCON 2025 semifinals?
The Atlas Lions, who have conceded just one goal in the tournament, are set to face the winner of the clash between Algeria and Nigeria, the two teams that posted perfect records in the group stage.
That match, along with the other semifinal already involving Senegal, who are waiting for the winner of Egypt vs Ivory Coast, is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14.Morocco’s semifinal will kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET (U.S. Eastern Time).
Brahim Díaz and a historic AFCON goals record
The Real Madrid forward found the net once again in a tight quarterfinal match against Cameroon.
That goal made Brahim Díaz the only player in Africa Cup of Nations history to score five goals in consecutive matches, a record that already secures his place in the tournament’s history.
