Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON Final
Morocco booked their place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Nigeria on penalties following a tense 0–0 draw in Rabat. In a semi-final dominated by intensity rather than goals, the host nation eventually prevailed thanks to goalkeeper Yassine Bono’s heroics in the shootout.
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00:00Morocco are through to the AFCON final after edging Nigeria in a tense, breathless semi-final in Rabat. Backed by a roaring home crowd, the Atlas Lions pressed hard from the start, suffocating the Super Eagles in midfield. Chances were rare, but drama was constant.
00:18Bono denied Lukman early while Nawabali stood tall to stop Ez Abdi late on. After 120 minutes of grit and stalemate penalties decided it. Yassin Bono rose as the hero, saving twice before N. Nasri sealed it. Morocco march on to face Senegal with a second continental crown in sight.
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