The Africa Cup of Nations is racing toward the finish line, with four continental giants set to face off in the semifinals on Wednesday for Africa’s most prestigious sporting title. Nigeria’s Super Eagles will pit their perfect record against Morocco’s defensive steel and home support, while old rivals Egypt and Senegal clash for the sixth time at the Grand Stade de Tanger.
Goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams helped the Super Eagles defeat Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech to book their place in the semi-finals, extending their strong run in the competition.
Egypt booked their place on Saturday after a dramatic 3-2 victory over defending champions Cote d’Ivoire in a pulsating quarter-final clash.
Earlier, hosts Morocco marched confidently into the semi-finals of the tournament after a commanding 2-0 victory over Cameroon under the Rabat lights. Goals in either half from Brahim Díaz and Ismail Saibari sealed a memorable triumph for the Atlas Lions in front of a raucous, sold-out Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
In a fiercely contested West African derby in Tangier, the 2021 champions Senegal showed composure and tactical discipline to overcome a resilient Malian side, with Everton midfielder Iliman Ndiaye scoring the only goal of the match to carry his team through to the semi-finals. Mali were reduced to ten men when their captain, Yves Bissouma, was sent off in added time at the end of the first half.
