The AFCON semi-finals are here, with two clear favourites to reach the final… and they are on opposite sites. Morocco, the hosts, have dominated this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, with Real Madrid player Brahim Díaz scoring in every match, and are helped by the local fans, who have not watched Morocco in the AFCON final since they lost to Tunisia in 2004… and won for the last time in 1976. However, they first to defeat Nigeria, who last won the competition in 2013.
The other favourite, Egypt, has international stars (Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah and Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush) under the orders of the respected manager Hossam Hassan. Egypt has won the AFCON a record seven times, but the last time was in 2010 (this competition is held every two years). In fact, in 2021, it was Senegal, Egypt’s semi-final rival, who defeated Egypt in the penalty shootout…
Do you think Nigeria and Senegal can surprise Morocco and Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final?
AFCON semi-final times and how to watch them live
All semi-finals take place today, Wednesday, with the final taking place on Saturday.
Senegal vs. Egypt: Wednesday, January 14, 18:00 CET, 17:00 GMT
Nigeria vs. Morocco: Wednesday, January 14, 21:00 CET, 20:00 GMT
This African football competition can be watched live worldwide, including European markets: these are the channel where you can watch AFCON live.
Belgium – Tipik, La Une
Bulgaria – Max Sport
Croatia – SportKlub
France – beIN Sports France
Germany – Sportdigital
Greece – Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation
Ireland (Republic of Ireland) – Channel 4
Italy – Sportitalia, Solo Calcio
Netherlands – Ziggo Sport
Portugal – Sport TV
Spain – Movistar
Turkey – Exxen
United Kingdom – Channel 4
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