The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the semifinal fixtures for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with Nigeria, Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt advancing after intense quarterfinal matches.
Confirmed AFCON 2025 Semifinal Fixtures:
- Senegal vs. Egypt
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m. WAT
- Venue: Grand Stade de Tanger, Tangier
- Nigeria vs. Morocco
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 9:00 p.m. WAT
- Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
In the quarterfinals, Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory over Algeria, with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams [1] . Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0, thanks to goals by Brahim Díaz and Ismaël Saibari [2] . Senegal edged Mali 1-0, while Egypt triumphed over Côte d’Ivoire in a thrilling 3-2 encounter [2] .
The winners of the semifinals will advance to the final, scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
