AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals Tonight: Senegal vs Egypt and Morocco vs Nigeria Set Africa Alight
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 reaches a decisive moment tonight as four African heavyweights battle for a place in the final. After weeks of drama, goals and unforgettable moments, Senegal, Egypt, Nigeria and hosts Morocco remain standing – all just 90 minutes away from continental glory.
With the final scheduled for January 18 in Rabat, tonight’s two blockbuster semi-finals promise intensity, history, and world-class talent as Africa’s biggest stars take center stage.
The action gets underway in Tangier with a mouth-watering rematch of the 2021 AFCON final as Senegal face Egypt at the Grand Stade de Tanger (kick-off 17:00 GMT / 19:00 local time).
Defending champions Senegal have once again shown why they are among Africa’s elite. The Teranga Lions edged past Mali 1–0 in the quarter-finals, with Iliman Ndiaye delivering the decisive goal. Led by the experience and leadership of Sadio Mané, Senegal arrive with confidence, tactical discipline, and a squad built to handle pressure moments.
Egypt, meanwhile, are chasing history. The Pharaohs – record seven-time AFCON champions – are aiming for an unprecedented eighth title and a 10th appearance in the final. Captained by Mohamed Salah, Egypt produced one of the tournament’s most dramatic moments by knocking out defending champions Côte d’Ivoire 3–2 in the quarter-finals, with Salah continuing his impressive scoring run.
This semi-final carries emotional weight. Egypt are desperate for revenge after losing the 2021 final to Senegal on penalties, while the West Africans are eager to reaffirm their dominance on the continental stage. Expect a tense tactical battle, moments of individual brilliance, and high stakes from first whistle to last.
Later in the evening, attention shifts to Rabat, where hosts Morocco take on Nigeria in another heavyweight showdown at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah (kick-off 20:00 GMT / 21:00 local time).
Morocco are chasing their first AFCON title since 1976 and have impressed throughout the tournament on home soil. The Atlas Lions booked their semi-final place with a commanding 2–0 win over Cameroon, thanks to goals from Brahim Díaz and Ismael Saibari. With passionate home support behind them, Morocco are dreaming of reaching their first AFCON final in over two decades.
Nigeria, however, arrive with pedigree and momentum. Three-time champions, last crowned in 2013, the Super Eagles looked sharp in their 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria. Victor Osimhen continues to lead the line with authority, giving Nigeria a dangerous edge in attack.
This encounter also carries historical significance. Nigeria famously defeated Morocco in the 1980 AFCON semi-finals on their way to lifting the trophy – a result that still resonates. While Morocco will lean on home advantage and confidence, Nigeria’s experience and clinical approach make this contest finely balanced.
With star players, national pride, and a place in the final at stake, tonight’s AFCON 2025 semi-finals are expected to deliver top-quality football and unforgettable moments. The winners will advance to Sunday’s final in Rabat, while the losing sides will contest the third-place play-off on January 17.
For football fans across Africa and around the world, this is a night not to be missed – where legends can be made and history rewritten.