Morocco’s Atlas Lions advanced to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a gripping semi-final settled by penalties.

The showdown at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat finished without a winner after regulation time, leading to a tense shootout that saw the hosts come out on top.

Nigeria’s quest for the AFCON title ended at the semi-final stage, as Morocco showed composure from the spot to seal qualification.

Morocco will now take on Senegal in the final, after Senegal defeated Egypt in the earlier semi-final.