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Morocco's Atlas Lions Roar to AFCON Final!
15 Jan
Summary
- Yassine Bounou saved two crucial penalties in the shootout.
- Morocco secured a 4-2 shootout victory after a 0-0 draw.
- Hosts Morocco will face Senegal in the AFCON final.
Hosts Morocco have advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final, triumphing over Nigeria in a dramatic penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was instrumental, saving two crucial spot-kicks to secure a 4-2 victory for the Atlas Lions after the semifinal match concluded in a 0-0 draw.
The tightly contested match saw few clear-cut chances during the 120 minutes of play. Morocco, seeking their first continental title since 1976, will now face a formidable Senegal side in the championship match, which is scheduled to take place in Rabat.
Nigeria, despite entering the semifinal with the competition's best scoring record, struggled to create offensive opportunities. They will compete in the third-place playoff against Egypt prior to the final.
