"Nigeria have the chance to upset AFCON hosts Morocco and move into the final tonight. Eric Chelle's side have surpassed expectations to reach the last four as they continue their attempts to atone for their failure to reach the World Cup finals this summer. The three-time champions have blazed a trail through the tournament so far, scoring 14 goals in five games with Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen particularly prominent."
"They will have to be at their best to overcome Morocco and a partisan home crowd in Rabat. The Atlas Lions have not displayed the same attacking freedom as their hosts but do look more assured defensively. That has been helped by the return from injury of star man Achraf Hakimi at right-back. Their sparkle up front has been provided by Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz, who has scored once in each of their five AFCON games so far."
Nigeria face Morocco in the AFCON semi-final in Rabat with kick-off at 20:00 GMT. Nigeria have scored 14 goals in five matches, led by Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen. Wilfred Ndidi is suspended and Cyriel Dessers is absent through injury. Morocco rely on defensive assurance strengthened by Achraf Hakimi's return from injury and attacking contributions from Brahim Diaz, who has scored in each of their five games. Morocco will miss Azzedine Ounahi with a calf injury. Broadcasters include Channel 4's E4/All 4 in the UK and beIN Sports in the USA.
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