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The Digest:

Hosts Morocco are through to the Africa Cup of Nations final after a tense 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria, following a deadlocked semi-final that remained 0-0 after extra time

Key Points:

  • Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw through extra time.
  • The match was a tactical stalemate with few clear chances for either side.
  • Morocco's goalkeeper emerged as the hero during the shootout.
  • Nigeria's captain, Wilfred Ndidi, was suspended for the crucial semi-final.
  • Morocco will face Senegal in the final on Sunday, January 18.
  • Senegal earlier beat Egypt 1-0 in the other semi-final.
  • The Super Eagles' quest for a fourth AFCON title ends dramatically.
In tournaments, the finest margins write history, where a match of 120 minutes is ultimately defined by the cold, calculated drama of twelve yards.

Source: Super Sports