- Here is the full AFCON 2025 semi-final fixtures schedule, including kick-off times and venues.
- Egypt will face Senegal in one of the semi-finals, while Morocco will take on Nigeria in the other.
- Both fixtures will be played on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Africa’s premier tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), is building toward a thrilling climax, with the semifinal pairings now confirmed.
Since the competition kicked off on December 21, with 24 nations competing across six stadiums in North Africa, Morocco has delivered spectacular football.
Now, after a gripping quarterfinals stage, the tournament enters its final four: record champions Egypt, hosts Morocco, Nigeria, and 2021 titleholders Senegal will battle for a place in the final on Sunday, January 18.
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Senegal vs Egypt
The first semifinal presents an intriguing clash as Egypt face Senegal on Wednesday evening.
Senegal secured their place in the last four after edging past Mali 1–0 in a tense West African derby last Friday.
The decisive moment arrived in the first half, when Iliman Ndiaye struck clinically to give the Lions of Teranga a lead they protected with composure.
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They are now just two matches away from reclaiming the crown they won in 2021.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah’s Egypt knocked out reigning champions Cote d’Ivoire with a 3–2 victory in Saturday’s quarterfinal.
In a thrilling encounter in Agadir, Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia netted in the first half for the Pharaohs before an Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh own goal brought the Ivorians back into contention.
Salah added Egypt’s third early after the break, and though Guela Doue later reduced the deficit, Egypt held firm to advance.
They, too, are two steps away from claiming a record-extending eighth AFCON title.
Nigeria vs Morocco
The second and most anticipated fixture of the day will see hosts Morocco take on Nigeria later the same evening.
Nigeria booked their semifinal spot earlier on Saturday, defeating Algeria 2–0 in Marrakech.
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After a tense and evenly balanced contest, the Super Eagles broke through thanks to Victor Osimhen, whose decisive finish rewarded Nigeria’s growing dominance.
As Algeria pressed for an equalizer, Nigeria remained disciplined and ruthless on the counter, sealing the result late through Akor Adams to extinguish any hope of an Algerian comeback.
They now aim to reach the final and reclaim the title they last won in 2013.
Morocco eased into the semifinals with a commanding 2–0 victory over Cameroon.
Goals from Brahim Diaz and Ismaël Saibari ensured the host nation’s progression, keeping alive their dream of lifting the trophy on home soil – a feat they last achieved in 1976.
AFCON 2025 Semi-final fixtures & Kick-off Times
- Senegal vs Egypt – Wednesday, January 14 – Venue: Grand Stade de Tanger, Tangier – 8pm EAT / 6pm Local Time
- Nigeria vs Morocco – Wednesday, January 14 – Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat – 11pm EAT / 9pm Local Time