Story byPhoto by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / Aaditya KrishnamurthyTue, January 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTC·3 min readEverything you need to know ahead of Nigeria and Morocco’s massive semi-final clash in the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria and Morocco clash in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday, January 14, at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith a place in Sunday’s final at stake, two of the tournament’s standout sides are set for a high-stakes encounter. The Super Eagles have been in impressive form, winning all five of their matches and scoring a tournament-high 14 goals along the way. Hosts Morocco, meanwhile, boast the best defensive record in the competition and remain unbeaten on home soil. Both sides come into this semi-final full of confidence and momentum. Photo by Torbjorn Tande/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty ImagesGame informationThe match will be held at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, a stadium with a capacity of around 68,000. The venue has already seen several key fixtures during this AFCON, including Morocco’s quarter-final victory over Cameroon. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSituated in the heart of the Moroccan capital, the stadium is expected to be filled to capacity, with home fans eager to see the Atlas Lions reach their first AFCON final since 2004. Nigeria, on the other hand, will look to their attacking firepower to quieten the crowd. Kick-off timeKick-off is set for 9 PM local time in Rabat (GMT+1), which translates to 8 PM in Nigeria and the UK, and 3 PM Eastern Time in the US. Weather conditions are expected to be ideal, with temperatures between 15–17°C, light southwesterly winds, and clear skies.