Nigeria vs Morocco Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025 semi-final
The Atlas Lions dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.
The Nigeria national football team are now going to take on the Morocco national football team for their semifinal fixture of the 2025 AFCON. Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah will witness this high-stakes clash.
The Super Eagles are coming in after securing an easy 2-0 win against Algeria in their quarterfinal fixture of the ongoing African tournament. It was a good performance by the Nigeria national football team and they will be looking to continue their positive run of form now.
The Atlas Lions outplayed Cameroon in their last eight game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Even though they were unable to control the ball for most of the time, they made multiple attempts on goal and were rewarded with a 2-0 win. The Morocco national football team will be looking to secure a spot in the final with a victory.
Kick-off:
- Location: Rabat, Morocco
- Stadium: Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah
- Date: Thursday, January 15
- Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Jan 14; 8:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Form:
Nigeria: W-W-W-W-W
Morocco: W-D-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
Victor Osimhen has scored four goals and has two assists to his name in five 2025 Africa Cup of Nations appearances of the ongoing campaign. He is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Nigeria national football team and will be troubling the opponent’s defence.
Brahim Diaz (Morocco)
Brahim Diaz continues his goal-scoring run for the Morocco national football team. He has scored a goal in every game of AFCON 2025 and will be keen to add more to his tally. The Real Madrid star will be looking to come up with another top performance, which is surely going to benefit the Atlas Lions.
Match Facts
- Morocco are on a three-match winning run.
- Nigeria won all five matches at this AFCON, the only team with a perfect record.
- The Atlas Lions have won both of their last two games against the Super Eagles.
Nigeria vs Morocco: Betting Tips and Odds
- Morocco to win @13/10 Star Sports
- Brahim Diaz to score @14/5 Virgin Bet
- Goals over 3.5 @7/2 Paddy Power
Injury and Team News
All of the squad members for both teams are fit and ready to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 11
Nigeria won: 4
Morocco won: 6
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups
Nigeria predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)
Nwabali (GK); Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Onyeka, Ndidi, Iwobi; Lookman; Osimhen, Adams
Morocco predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)
Bounou (GK); Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui; Díaz, El Khannouss, Saibari, Ezzalzouli; El Kaabi
Match Prediction
This is going to be one of the most intense games of this AFCON campaign and the Morocco national football team are likely to outplay the Nigeria national football team in the clash.
Prediction: Nigeria 2-3 Morocco
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport
UK: Channel 4
USA: beIN Sports
When and where is Nigeria vs Morocco AFCON semifinal match?
Wednesday, January 14, at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. GMT.
Where and how to watch AFCON live in India?
The FanCode app and website can be used to watch all the matches live.
Where and how to watch AFCON live in UK?
All of the matches will be viewed live on Channel 4.
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