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Morocco have been crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board overturned the original final result, stripping Senegal of their 1–0 extra-time victory and awarding the title to the host nation following a match marred by controversy, a temporary walk-off and subsequent disciplinary rulings. The original final, played between Morocco and Senegal, had been settled by a late extra-time winner from Pape Gueye,

Nigeria’s AFCON journey ended in heartbreak as Morocco advanced to the final on penalties, triumphing in a semi-final that tested nerve, resilience and resolve. After 120 minutes of football failed to separate the sides, it was Yassine Bounou who emerged as the defining figure, saving two penalties to send the host nation through. The result was cruel on Nigeria, but fitting for a Morocco side that controlled large periods of the contest. Dominant in possession, aggressive in

Nigeria national football team and Morocco national football team meet with a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final at stake. Both sides arrive at this semi-final via different paths but with equal belief, each carrying a narrative shaped by momentum, pressure and unfinished business. This is not just a clash of styles, but a test of identity, ambition and nerve. Nigeria’s quarter-final victory over Algeria showcased a side growing into the tournament. Disciplined without