Fans celebrate as AFCON hosts Morocco reach final

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-15 · 07:33 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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In the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, host nation Morocco advanced to the final after defeating Nigeria in a penalty shootout. The match concluded with a 4-2 victory for Morocco after extra time failed to break the tie. The event took place on January 15, 2026, and sparked celebrations among Moroccan fans, particularly in Rabat. Al Jazeera reported on the jubilant reactions of supporters following Morocco's qualification for the final match of the tournament. Morocco's success in the competition has generated significant excitement and national pride as they compete on home soil.

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Nicolas Haque spoke to some very happy fans in Rabat.

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Morocco won against Nigeria with a 4–2 penalty shootout victory.

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AFCON hosts Morocco secured their place in the final.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuTrendingIran-US tensionsVenezuelaTracking Israel's ceasefire violationsRussia-Ukraine warDonald TrumpFans celebrate as AFCON hosts Morocco reach finalNewsFeedAfrica Cup of Nations hosts Morocco secured their place in the final with a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque spoke to some very happy fans in Rabat.Published On 15 Jan 2026

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