Date: Wednesday 14th January, 2026
Time: 9:00 pm
Stadium Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
Referee Dan Laryea (Ghana)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Nigeria
Nigeria have been dealt a major blow ahead of the semi-final as captain Ndidi is suspended for one match after accumulating bookings, meaning Chelle will be without the Besiktas midfielder in Rabat, with Raphael Onyedika expected to deputise following his impressive group-stage displays that included two goals against Uganda.
There are also fitness concerns over Bright Osayi-Samuel after he was forced off late against Algeria and remains a doubt for the semi-final, while Panathinaikos forward Cyriel Dessers will not feature after withdrawing from the squad with a thigh injury.
Fulham’s Bassey has been a commanding presence at the back throughout the tournament, while club teammate Iwobi has produced some of the best form of his international career by pulling the strings in midfield behind the potent attacking trio of Lookman, Adams and Osimhen.
Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Onyeka, Onyedika, Iwobi; Lookman, Adams, Osimhen
Morocco
Morocco have had to contend with injury issues during the competition, but the return of captain Hakimi has lifted the squad, even though midfielder Azzedine Ounahi is sidelined with a calf problem sustained in training and Romain Saiss remains unavailable after being injured against Comoros.
Diaz, who was instrumental in sending the hosts into the semi-finals, will again be a key threat against Nigeria, and Regragui will be encouraged by the absence of fresh injury or suspension concerns as Morocco approach the tie close to full strength.
Morocco possible starting lineup:
Bono; Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina, Mazraoui; El Khannouss, El Aynaoui, Saibari; Diaz, Ezzalzouli, El Kaabi
Prediction: Nigeria 3-1 Morocco