The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a painful penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the semifinals.
The tense encounter ended level after regulation time, forcing the match into penalties where the North Africans held their nerve to seal victory and deny Nigeria a place in the final.
Nigeria’s hopes of lifting the AFCON trophy were dashed after missed spot-kicks proved costly, bringing an end to what had been a determined campaign by the Super Eagles.
With the win, Morocco advance to the AFCON final, where they will face Senegal, setting up a highly anticipated title clash.
Despite the disappointment, the Super Eagles showed resilience throughout the tournament, but their journey ended just short of the final hurdle.