Morocco vs Nigeria
Definition
A phrase referring to the semi-final match between the national football (soccer) teams of Morocco and Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held on January 14, 2026, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Shorthand for Morocco's dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria after a tense 0-0 draw through 120 minutes, propelled by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's two crucial saves.
Examples
Morocco vs Nigeria had everyone glued to their screens, as Bounou turned penalties into a magic show.
Betting shops went wild during Morocco vs Nigeria – who knew a goalkeeper could be the ultimate plot twist?
Reliving Morocco vs Nigeria: zero goals, infinite drama, and enough saves to fill a blooper reel.
Nigeria fans are still muttering about that Morocco vs Nigeria shootout, blaming it on Bounou's 'bizarre' force field.