Africa’s biggest football spectacle, the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, has entered its decisive semi-final stage following thrilling quarter-final encounters that produced four deserving contenders.
Record seven-time champions Egypt, three-time winners Nigeria, reigning champions Senegal, and tournament hosts Morocco have all booked their places in the last four of the competition.
Egypt secured the final semi-final ticket on Saturday night after edging defending champions Côte d’Ivoire 3–2 in a pulsating encounter, ending the Elephants’ title defence dramatically.
The Pharaohs will now lock horns with Senegal in Tangier on Wednesday, 14 January. Senegal were the first team to reach the semi-finals after a disciplined 1–0 victory over Mali on Friday, underlining their determination to retain the title.
Hosts Morocco continued their impressive home run by defeating Cameroon 2–0 in Rabat, keeping alive their dream of winning a first continental crown in five decades.
Completing the semi-final line-up is Nigeria, who produced a composed and clinical display to overcome Algeria 2–0 in Marrakech. The win sets up a highly anticipated showdown between the Super Eagles and the Atlas Lions in Rabat.
With the final four confirmed, excitement is building across the continent as Africa awaits two blockbuster semi-final clashes that promise high drama, passion, and top-quality football.
TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 – Semi-Final Fixtures (GMT)
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
17:00 – Sénégal vs Égypte (Grand Stade de Tanger, Tangier)
20:00 – Morocco vs Nigeria (Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat)