Morocco step up preparations for AFCON semifinal against Nigeria

Morocco step up preparations for AFCON semifinal against Nigeria
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 13:20

Morocco’s national football team intensified preparations Monday ahead of its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal against Nigeria.

The Atlas Lions held a training session Monday evening at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, with the coaching staff focusing on technical and tactical aspects as they fine-tuned the squad for the decisive clash.

Morocco is scheduled to wrap up its preparations Tuesday with a final training session set to begin at 5:45 p.m. local time before turning full attention to the semifinal.

The hosts will face Nigeria on Wednesday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff set for 9 p.m. The winner will advance to the final of the continental tournament.

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