"Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final on penalties, beating Nigeria 4-2 in the final shootout after their semi-final ended goalless after extra time. Yassine Bounou saved two spot kicks for the tournament hosts, keeping out Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi's efforts. Nigeria keeper Stanley Nwabali denied Hamza Igamane with the first save of the shootout, but it proved to be in vain."
"Youssef En Nesyri stepped up to convert Morocco's fifth penalty, sealing victory and a first appearance in the Afcon final since 2004, when they lost to Tunisia. Morocco, seeking their first continental title in 50 years, will face Senegal in Sunday's final. Nigeria, who withdrew star striker Victor Osimhen moments before the penalty shootout in Rabat, will face Egypt in Saturday's third-place playoff."
Morocco reached the Africa Cup of Nations final after a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Nigeria following a goalless 120 minutes. Yassine Bounou saved two penalties for the hosts, while Nigeria keeper Stanley Nwabali saved Hamza Igamane's effort early in the shootout. Youssef En Nesyri converted Morocco's fifth penalty to secure the win and the nation's first Afcon final appearance since 2004. Morocco will face Senegal in the final as they seek their first continental title in 50 years. Nigeria, having withdrawn Victor Osimhen before the shootout, will play Egypt in the third-place match. The match produced few clear chances, with Morocco creating more opportunities but failing to score in open play.
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