Overview
- Nigeria beat Algeria 2–0 in Marrakesh, with Victor Osimhen scoring in the 47th minute and setting up Akor Adams for the second in the 57th.
- Egypt eliminated titleholder Ivory Coast 3–2 in Agadir, as Mohamed Salah assisted Ramy Rabia’s header and added Egypt’s third after Omar Marmoush’s early opener.
- The Confederation of African Football is reported to be considering disciplinary action after post-match confrontations in Nigeria–Algeria, including incidents involving goalkeeper Luca Zidane.
- Algeria struggled to create chances, failing to register a first-half shot and not testing Nigeria until late, while midfielder Ibrahim Maza was substituted on 60 minutes and appeared in tears on the bench.
- Semifinals are scheduled for Wednesday: Egypt vs. Senegal in Tangier at 18:00 and Nigeria vs. Morocco in Rabat at 21:00.