It was a night of raw emotion at the 2025 AFCON as Nigeria and Morocco played out a tense 0-0 draw after 120 minutes, only for the host nation to edge through on penalties and book their place in the final . For Nigerian fans, the heartbreak was immediate and familiar another tournament ending via the cruel lottery of spot-kicks, another night of asking what might have been, Softfootball reports.
While many praised the Super Eagles' effort and togetherness, frustration boiled over around missed penalties, blunt attacking moments, and questions about whether individual brilliance is still failing to translate into collective success when it matters most.
For Morocco, however, the night was one of pride, belief, and destiny. Roared on by a passionate home crowd, the Atlas Lions showed resilience, composure, and faith in their project. Qualification for the final sparked nationwide celebration, with fans already dreaming of lifting the AFCON trophy on home soil. Their journey is not over yet, though, as a formidable Senegal side awaits in Sunday's final after the Teranga Lions edged Egypt 1-0 in the other semi-final.
