Match report

Nigeria Draws 0-0 with Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria
Nigeria
0–0
PEN
Morocco
Morocco
Jan 14, 2026

Nigeria and Morocco played to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the Africa Cup of Nations, with both teams showing strong defensive resolve. Nigeria's Calvin Bassey and Raphael Onyedika received yellow cards for fouls, but neither side could find the back of the net despite several substitution attempts to change the momentum. The game featured several key substitutions, including Nigeria's Victor Osimhen coming on in the 93rd minute, but the deadlock remained unbroken.

Key Facts

  • Final Score: Nigeria 0-0 Morocco
  • Calvin Bassey (Nigeria) received a yellow card at 33 minutes
  • Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria) received a yellow card at 77 minutes
  • Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) substituted on at 93 minutes
  • Brahim El Khannouss (Morocco) substituted off at 84 minutes

Lineups

Nigeria

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 S. Nwabali (G)
  • 2 B. Osayi-Samuel (D)
  • 6 S. Ajayi (D)
  • 21 C. Bassey (D)
  • 13 B. Onyemaechi (D)
  • 8 F. Onyeka (M)
  • 18 R. Onyedika (M)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 7 A. Lookman (M)
  • 22 A. Adams (F)
  • 9 V. Osimhen (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 A. Obasogie
  • 1 F. Uzoho
  • 20 C. Awaziem
  • 5 I. Ogbu
  • 3 Zaidu
  • 26 E. Akinsanmiro
  • 10 F. Dele-Bashiru
  • 28 T. Nnadi
  • 14 U. Mohammed
  • 11 S. Chukwueze
  • 24 C. Ejuke
  • 25 S. Lawal
  • 19 P. Onuachu
  • 15 M. Simon

Morocco

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Bono (G)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (D)
  • 5 N. Aguerd (D)
  • 25 A. Masina (D)
  • 3 N. Mazraoui (D)
  • 24 N. El Aynaoui (M)
  • 10 B. Diaz (M)
  • 23 B. El Khannouss (M)
  • 11 I. Saibari (M)
  • 17 A. Ezzalzouli (M)
  • 20 A. El Kaabi (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 E. M. Al Harrar
  • 12 Munir
  • 27 A. Ait Boudlal
  • 28 Y. Belammari
  • 15 M. Chibi
  • 18 J. El Yamiq
  • 26 A. Salah-Eddine
  • 4 S. Amrabat
  • 14 O. Targhalline
  • 16 I. Akhomach
  • 13 E. Ben Seghir
  • 19 Y. En Nesyri
  • 7 H. Igamane
  • 9 S. Rahimi
  • 21 C. Talbi

Timeline

  1. Nigeria
    33' Nigeria Card · Yellow Card
    Calvin Bassey

    Foul

  2. Nigeria
    77' Nigeria Card · Yellow Card
    Raphael Onyedika

    Foul

  3. Nigeria
    83' Nigeria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Raphael Onyedika · On: M. Simon
  4. Morocco
    84' Morocco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ayoub El Kaabi · On: O. Targhalline
  5. Morocco
    84' Morocco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. El Khannouss · On: H. Igamane
  6. Nigeria
    98' Nigeria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Adams · On: F. Dele-Bashiru
  7. Morocco
    103' Morocco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ezzalzouli · On: Y. En Nesyri
  8. Morocco
    107' Morocco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Diaz · On: I. Akhomach
  9. Nigeria
    118' Nigeria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Osimhen · On: P. Onuachu
  10. Morocco
    118' Morocco subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Saibari · On: E. Ben Seghir
  11. Nigeria
    120'+1 Nigeria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Onyeka · On: S. Chukwueze

Match Stats

Stat Nigeria Morocco
Fouls 29 22
Pass Accuracy 83% 83%
Offsides
Red Cards
Total Shots 2 16
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 555 527
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 1 5
xG
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 462 439
Shots Inside Box 0 8
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • Nigeria's Calvin Bassey received a yellow card, which may have slowed Nigeria's momentum as the game progressed.
  • Substitutions by both teams, particularly Victor Osimhen coming on for Nigeria in the 93rd minute, were attempts to break the deadlock but did not yield a goal.