The Africa Cup of Nations has delivered thrilling drama, and now the tournament reaches its critical final four stage. The semi-final line-up is set, promising two colossal clashes packed with Premier League talent vying for a place in the final.
AFCON 2026 Semi-Final Fixtures and Schedule
The two semi-final matches will both take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The first match sees Senegal face Egypt at the Tangier Grand Stadium (Stade Ibn-Batouta) in Tangier, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm UK time.
Later that evening, the host nation Morocco will take on Nigeria. This decisive encounter kicks off at 8pm UK time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Premier League Stars Set to Shine in Last Four
British football fans will recognise numerous faces from the English top flight. Senegal boasts the largest Premier League contingent remaining in the competition. Their squad includes Tottenham's Pape Matar Sarr, Everton duo Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye, Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr, and West Ham's El Hadji Malick Diouf. They secured their semi-final spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over Mali.
Their opponents, Egypt, are spearheaded by the talismanic Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, who has found the net in four of his five tournament appearances so far. He is supported in attack by Manchester City's Omar Marmoush. The Pharaohs booked their place after a thrilling 3-2 quarter-final win over the Ivory Coast.
Nigeria's challenge is heavily influenced by a trio of Fulham players: Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze. They are complemented in midfield by Brentford's Frank Onyeka. The Super Eagles advanced with a 2-0 win in their last match.
Tournament favourites Morocco rely on a solid defensive unit anchored by Manchester United's Noussair Mazraoui. They progressed to the semi-finals by knocking out Cameroon, a side that featured fellow United star Bryan Mbeumo.
How to Watch the AFCON Semi-Finals in the UK
For viewers in the United Kingdom, both of these crucial semi-final matches will be broadcast live on free-to-air television. Coverage will be shown on Channel 4's E4.
Fans can also stream the action live via the All4 platform or tune in via the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel.
The stage is set for a monumental night of African football, where national pride and a place in the final are at stake, illuminated by some of the Premier League's most familiar stars.
