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Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Afcon final

Morocco triumphed over Nigeria in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, winning 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw that extended into extra time. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was pivotal, saving two penalties, which set the stage for Youssef En-Nesyri to score the decisive kick and secure Morocco's place in the final for the first time since 2004.

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Afcon final

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Key Highlights

  • Morocco reached the AFCON final for the first time since 2004.
  • The match ended 0-0 after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout.
  • Yassine Bounou saved two penalties from Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi.
  • Morocco won the shootout 4-2.
  • Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winning penalty kick.
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Sources

  1. Morocco book place in home Afcon final as Bounou denies Nigeria in shootout
  2. Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Afcon final
  3. Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final

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