The Moroccan national team remains fully focused as preparations intensify ahead of their highly anticipated semi-final encounter against Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The decisive clash is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, with the Atlas Lions aiming to maintain their impressive momentum in the tournament.
Training sessions are continuing at the Mohammed VI Football Centre in Maâmora, where head coach Walid Regragui is overseeing the final stages of preparation.
Key players, including Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Diaz, Yassine Bounou and the rest of the squad, have all returned to training, working collectively as they gear up for what promises to be a demanding contest against the Super Eagles.
As part of the team’s preparation, Regragui led a training session on Saturday, January 10, dividing the squad into two groups in line with a strategy designed to carefully manage physical workload following recent matches.
One group trained on the pitches at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, focusing on technical and tactical drills, while the second group followed a tailored indoor recovery programme aimed at reducing fatigue.
The approach reflects the technical staff’s determination to keep the players in peak physical condition while sharpening their tactical awareness and mental focus ahead of the semi-final showdown.
Attention to detail and balance between recovery and intensity have been central to Morocco’s preparations as the stakes continue to rise.
The much-anticipated semi-final between Morocco and Nigeria will be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00GMT.
