Overview
- Kickoffs are set for 18:00 (Senegal vs Egypt in Tangier) and 21:00 (Morocco vs Nigeria in Rabat), with live coverage on Sportdigital+ and streaming via DAZN.
- Morocco has conceded only once all tournament and has played every match at Rabat’s Stade Moulay Abdallah, reinforcing expectations set before the competition.
- Scrutiny of officiating lingers after the quarter-final against Cameroon saw late changes to the referee and VAR appointments, with Dahane Beida and Daniel Laryea ultimately assigned.
- Star turns shape the narrative into the final four, with Morocco’s Brahim Díaz in prolific form, Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen among the top scorers, and Egypt leaning on Mo Salah’s production.
- Analysts highlight host advantages such as climate, logistics and stable venues, while Egypt travels for the semifinal and Nigerian and Senegalese squads navigate contrasting routes to the last four.