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Namibia: Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final – Sport

Namibia: Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final – Sport

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Published on 2026-01-14 23:30:06

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.

Bounou saved from Samuel Chukwueze and brilliantly from Bruno Onyemaechi, allowing Youssef En-Nesyri to convert the winning kick and spark wild celebrations inside the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in…

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