Match report
Nigeria Draws 0-0 with Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria
0–0
PEN
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
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33' Nigeria Card · Yellow CardCalvin Bassey
Foul
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77' Nigeria Card · Yellow CardRaphael Onyedika
Foul
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83' Nigeria subst · Substitution 1Off: Raphael Onyedika · On: M. Simon
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84' Morocco subst · Substitution 1Off: Ayoub El Kaabi · On: O. Targhalline
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84' Morocco subst · Substitution 2Off: B. El Khannouss · On: H. Igamane
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98' Nigeria subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Adams · On: F. Dele-Bashiru
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103' Morocco subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ezzalzouli · On: Y. En Nesyri
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107' Morocco subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Diaz · On: I. Akhomach
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118' Nigeria subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Osimhen · On: P. Onuachu
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118' Morocco subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Saibari · On: E. Ben Seghir
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120'+1 Nigeria subst · Substitution 4Off: 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.