CAN 2025 – semi-final / Nigeria – Morocco: probable line-ups

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As hosts of the tournament, Morocco step onto the pitch this Wednesday, January 14 (9 p.m.), determined to turn their home advantage against Nigeria into a ticket to the CAN 2025 final. Despite the confirmed absence of Azzedine Ounahi, ruled out for the remainder of the tournament, Morocco’s coach should be able to count on the return of Romain Saïss—a crucial boost of experience for a match set to be played at the highest intensity.

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On the other side, Nigeria face a major setback: the absence of their captain, Wilfred Ndidi, who is suspended. His absence will be felt in the Super Eagles’ balance, as they’ll need to compensate with the depth of their attacking line and their physical presence in what promises to be a tactically tight match.

Nigeria line-up: Nwabili - Osayi - Samuel - Ajayi - Bassey - Onyemaechi - Onyeka - Onyedika - Iwobi - Lookman - Adams - Osimhen.

Morocco line-up: Bounou - Mazraoui - Masina - Aguerd - Hakimi - Saibari - El Aynaoui - El Khannouss - Ezzalzouli - El Kaabi - Diaz.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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