Nigeria vs Morocco: Live Updates, Scores, Highlights & Analysis

Emerson Raymont

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Nigeria vs Morocco: Live Updates, Scores, Highlights & Analysis

The Africa Cup of Nations semifinal features Nigeria and Morocco in a highly anticipated matchup. The game took place in Rabat, drawing attention for its potential intensity and star players.

Nigeria vs Morocco: Match Highlights and Scores

The final score of the Nigeria vs Morocco game was 0-0, with no goals scored by either side. Both teams showed strong defensive capabilities throughout the match.

Starting Lineups

Nigeria

Nwabili (Goalkeeper)
Osayi-Samuel
Ajayi
Bassey
Onyemechi
Onyedika
Onyeka
Iwobi
Lookman
Adams
Osimhen

Morocco

Bounou (Goalkeeper)
Hakimi
Aguerd
Masina
Mazraoui
El Aynaoui
Saibari
El Khannouss
Diaz
Ezzalzouli
El Kaabi

Match Details

The match kicked off at 3 PM ET on January 14, 2023, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Fans eagerly awaited the broadcast available on beIN Sports USA.

Key Player Performances

Victor Osimhen, Nigeria’s star forward, led his team to the semifinals with four goals in the tournament, including vital strikes during their 2-0 win against Algeria in the quarterfinals. The Super Eagles have showcased an impressive attack, scoring 14 goals across five matches.

Morocco, on the other hand, displayed resilient defense, with four clean sheets in five games. Their standout player, Brahim Diaz, has netted five goals, leading the tournament’s scoring chart. Morocco’s strong performance included a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the quarterfinals.

Team News

Nigeria faced a setback with captain Wilfred Ndidi suspended for the match. Raphael Onyedika stepped in to bolster the midfield, but the absence of Ndidi was felt against Morocco’s solid defense.

Morocco’s backline consisted of Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Adam Masina, and Noussair Mazraoui, forming a formidable wall against Nigerian attacks. Goalkeeper Bono’s performance has been crucial throughout the tournament.

Predictions and Analysis

Analysts noted that the match was difficult to predict. Some considered Morocco as the likely winner due to their home advantage and consistent performance.