Morocco triumphed over Nigeria 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a goalless match in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal, with Yassine Bounou saving two penalties and Youssef En-Nesyri scoring the decisive kick. The victory secures Morocco’s place in the final against 2021 champions Senegal, while Nigeria will face Egypt for third place. Despite Morocco’s dominance in chances, both teams struggled to create clear opportunities during the match. This win marks Morocco’s first final appearance since 2004.
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