The Nigerian national team confidently advanced to the semifinals, defeating Algeria with a score of 2:0 at the stadium in Marrakesh. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring early in the second half, and then assisted Eger Adams, who scored the second goal and sealed the match for the "Super Eagles." Nigeria, the finalist of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, will compete for its fourth continental title in the semifinals against Morocco.
Egypt also made it to the semifinals, achieving a dramatic victory over the reigning champions, Ivory Coast, with a score of 3:2 in Agadir. Omar Marmoush opened the scoring in the third minute, after which Rami Rabia doubled the lead, and at the very beginning of the second half, Mohamed Salah scored the third goal. Despite the Ivorians' efforts to get back into the game, the seven-time African champions managed to maintain their advantage and secured the win.
The semifinal matches will take place this Wednesday: Egypt will face Senegal in Tangier, while Nigeria will play against Morocco.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is moving towards its climax, promising viewers exciting and tense matches.
