Overview
- Sadio Mané scored in the 78th minute to defeat Egypt 1–0, sending Senegal to Sunday’s final in Rabat.
- Morocco face Nigeria at Prince Abdellah Stadium in Rabat with the winner advancing to meet Senegal, while the third-place match is set for Saturday in Casablanca.
- Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi is suspended for card accumulation, with Raphael Onyedika set to step in as reported in the confirmed pre-match plans.
- Match officials for Morocco vs Nigeria are Daniel Nii Laryea as referee with Tom Abongile on VAR, and the starting lineups were published ahead of kickoff.
- Achraf Hakimi is fully involved for hosts Morocco after recovering earlier in the tournament, Brahim Díaz leads the scoring with five goals, and Victor Osimhen heads Nigeria’s attack after four goals so far.