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Overview
- The semifinal is set for January 14 at Prince Abdellah Stadium in Rabat with Ghana’s Daniel Nii Laryea appointed as referee.
- Nigeria are expected to be without suspended captain Wilfred Ndidi, with Raphael Onyedika tipped to start in midfield, according to team reports.
- Victor Osimhen has scored four goals at this tournament, with Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams complementing a high-performing Super Eagles attack.
- Hosts Morocco pursue a first continental crown since 1976 after returning to the last four for the first time since 2004, leaning on Achraf Hakimi and playmaker Brahim Díaz, identified in coverage as the competition’s leading scorer.
- Reported lineups list Osimhen leading Nigeria’s front line and Morocco featuring Bono, Hakimi, Mazraoui, El Kaabi and Brahim Díaz, while the losers will play for third place in Casablanca.