Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Semifinals · 14 Jan 2026

Nigeria 0–0 Morocco

Picked for matchday: Two strong sides · Chances everywhere: 7.9 xG · Standout: Eliesse Ben Seghir scored 100.0

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Dec 2025; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot saw it as open: Nigeria 29%, the draw 31%, Morocco 40%.

Morocco deserved more from the draw, creating 4.7 xG to 3.1.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Onyemaechi Bruno, 76.2 in 120′.

Well above their usual level: Stanley Nwabali +15.2, Onyemaechi Bruno +13.8, Noussair Mazraoui +13.5.

Well below it: Brahim Díaz −25.4, Ademola Lookman −15.5, Victor Osimhen −14.4.

Each side's last five results before this match.

10 Jan 2026	W 2–0	at Algeria Africa Cup of Nations
5 Jan 2026	W 4–0	v Mozambique Africa Cup of Nations
30 Dec 2025	W 3–1	at Uganda Africa Cup of Nations
27 Dec 2025	W 3–2	v Tunisia Africa Cup of Nations
23 Dec 2025	W 2–1	v Tanzania Africa Cup of Nations

9 Jan 2026	W 2–0	at Cameroon Africa Cup of Nations
4 Jan 2026	W 1–0	v Tanzania Africa Cup of Nations
29 Dec 2025	W 3–0	at Zambia Africa Cup of Nations
26 Dec 2025	D 1–1	v Mali Africa Cup of Nations
21 Dec 2025	W 2–0	v Comoros Africa Cup of Nations

No earlier meeting in Footybot's data.

Player	Min	xG	Score	vs usual
Paul Onuachu Forward	2	0.76	100.0	–
Samuel Chukwueze Midfielder	1	0.76	100.0	–
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Midfielder	22	0.76	95.3	–
Onyemaechi Bruno Defender	120	0.76	76.2	+13.8
Moses Simon Forward	37	–	61.9	–
Calvin Bassey Defender	120	–	61.0	+7.4
Stanley Nwabali Goalkeeper	120	–	60.2	+15.2
Semi Ajayi Defender	120	–	55.3	+10.6
Alex Iwobi Midfielder	120	–	53.3	+2.8
Bright Osayi-Samuel Defender	120	–	52.1	+8.5
Ademola Lookman Forward	120	0.04	44.5	−15.5
Akor Adams Forward	98	–	43.5	−6.6
Raphael Onyedika Midfielder	83	0.03	43.0	−7.9
Frank Onyeka Midfielder	119	–	41.9	−8.8
Victor Osimhen Forward	118	–	40.6	−14.4

Player	Min	xG	Score	vs usual
Eliesse Ben Seghir Forward	2	0.76	100.0	–
Youssef En-Nesyri Forward	17	0.76	98.3	–
Hamza Igamane Forward	36	0.88	66.0	–
Noussair Mazraoui Defender	120	–	65.4	+13.5
Bilal El Khannouss Midfielder	84	0.03	56.6	+2.7
Neil El Aynaoui Midfielder	120	0.95	52.9	+4.4
Oussama Targhalline Midfielder	36	–	51.8	–
Ismael Saibari Midfielder	118	0.15	51.6	+2.0
Achraf Hakimi Defender	120	0.81	50.7	−9.8
Yassine Bounou Goalkeeper	120	–	49.1	+0.9
Nayef Aguerd Defender	120	–	48.8	−5.5
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli Midfielder	103	0.13	45.2	−9.2
Ayoub El Kaabi Forward	84	0.08	44.2	−9.0
Ilias Akhomach Midfielder	13	0.05	43.4	–
Adam Masina Defender	120	–	41.3	−8.4
Brahim Díaz Midfielder	107	0.13	34.3	−25.4