AFCON 2025: Semi-Final Fixtures — Date, Time and Venue

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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco has reached the exciting semi-final stage, with four continental heavyweights ready to contest the penultimate round of the prestigious tournament. 

Confirmed Semi-Final Line-Up
 After a dramatic quarter-final weekend — which saw defending champions Côte d’Ivoire eliminated and hosts Morocco secure their place — the last four teams standing are:

Senegal
Egypt
Nigeria
Morocco (hosts)

 Semi-Final Schedule

All matches are set to be played on Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Senegal vs Egypt
Kick-off: 18:00 local time
Venue: Grand Stade de Tanger, Tangier
Match-up: Senegal — strong West African side — take on Egypt, the most successful nation in AFCON history. 

Nigeria vs Morocco
Kick-off: 21:00 local time
Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Match-up: The Super Eagles of Nigeria face hosts Morocco in a blockbuster clash that could determine the tournament favourite.

Venues Explained
Grand Stade de Tanger (Tangier): A modern stadium hosting key knockout fixtures and known for its vibrant atmosphere.
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium (Rabat): The tournament’s marquee venue, set to host one of the semi-finals and the AFCON final later in the competition. 

What’s at Stake
The winners of these two semi-final clashes will proceed to the AFCON 2025 final, scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026 — where the champion of African football will be crowned. The semi-final losers will compete in a third-place playoff earlier in the week. 

Tournament Context
The 2025 edition of AFCON has been notable for its high drama and surprises:

Côte d’Ivoire, the defending champions, were knocked out in an entertaining quarter-final by Egypt. 

Nigeria eliminated Algeria with a commanding performance to book a semi-final spot.

Senegal and Morocco both secured their last-four spots through strong performances against their opponents in the earlier knockout rounds. 

Looking Ahead
With Africa’s football elite now down to four sides — all with rich histories and passionate fanbases — the AFCON 2025 semi-finals promise intense competition and unforgettable football. Whether it’s the tactical mastery of Egypt, the flair of Senegal, the physical strength of Nigeria, or the home support behind Morocco, Wednesday’s clashes are set to be tournament highlights. 

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