Nigeria, Egypt or Senegal: Who can spoil Morocco’s AFCON 2025 party?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 12, 2026 at 10:28 AM

Nigeria, Egypt or Senegal: Who can spoil Morocco’s AFCON 2025 party?

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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached the semifinal stage, with host nation Morocco considered a favorite to win. Morocco, the top-ranked team in Africa, will face Nigeria in the semifinal in Rabat. Other contenders for the title include Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, and Senegal, featuring Sadio Mane. Morocco, coached by Walid Regragui, boasts a strong team including Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz, and has maintained an unbeaten record since the last AFCON. The final will take place on Sunday, and Regragui has dismissed claims of biased refereeing in favor of the host nation.

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Achraf Hakimi ×235% Walid Regragui ×540% Rabat 40% Brahim Diaz ×250% Sadio Mane 55% Mohamed Salah ×260% Senegal ×260% Victor Osimhen 60% Egypt ×265% Nigeria ×370% Africa Cup of Nations ×785% Morocco ×890%

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africa cup of nations 100% afcon 90% morocco 80% nigeria 70% egypt 60% senegal 60% home advantage 50% semifinal 50% brahim diaz 40% football 40%

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Morocco

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