"The streets of Rabat erupted into celebration on Wednesday as hosts Morocco defeated Nigeria to book their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Footage shows the Moroccan and Nigerian team buses arriving at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with fans from both sides gathering and cheering outside the venue. The match was decided in a tense penalty shootout after neither side could find the net in extra time. Morocco secured a 2-4 victory, knocking the previously unbeaten Nigeria out of the tournament. “Our joy was huge, and facing Nigeria was a big match. The Nigerian players were extremely tough, but thank God we won,” said Moroccan forward Abdel Samad Zalzouli. Meanwhile, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen expressed his disappointment after the defeat. “It's painful, you know. We really believed that we could get to the final,” he said. The victory sends Morocco into the AFCON final for the second time since 2004, as they continue their pursuit of a second continental title, 50 years after lifting the trophy for the first time. Morocco will face Senegal in the final on January 18 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat."