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Nigeria vs Morocco (0–0, Morocco wins 4–2 on penalties) — Semi-Final TV Audience Analysis

15 January 2026

The AFCON 2025 semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco ended in a dramatic penalty shootout, with Morocco advancing after a 4–2 victory. 
Beyond the sporting outcome, TV audience data reveals clear viewing patterns throughout the day.

All-day viewing overview
Across all national and international channels, Al Aoula maintained the leading position for the entire day, reaching an audience share of 10.66%.
Among national channels only, its leadership was even more pronounced, with 32.43% audience share.

Audience behavior during the match
As the match unfolded, competition intensified:

  • Among national channels, Al Aoula peaked at 32.09%, remaining the primary destination for Moroccan viewers
  • Across all channels, Sportdigital Fussball overtook the top position during live play, reaching a 20.73% peak audience share

This match highlights a recurring AFCON pattern: stable dominance by national broadcasters across the day, paired with strong incursions from international sports channels during high-stakes moments.
These dynamics are observable through AUDIMATIC’s Public Daily TV Audience Dashboard, offering a real-time, data-driven view of football’s impact on TV consumption.

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