⚽ We’re in for a highly-anticipated face-off tonight as AFCON semi-finals kick off to determine who will make it to the final fixture on Sunday, 18 January.
The Pharaohs vs. The Lions of Teranga: Led by Hossam Hassan, our homegrown national team is in for a pivotal match against Senegal at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier. The history is one of heated rivalry — their last meeting was the 2021 final (played in February 2022), which Senegal snagged on penalties.
The Pharaohs are looking for redemption tonight and hope to move one step closer to a long-awaited eighth title. The match kicks off at 7pm and will be broadcast on BeIN Sports Max 1.
AND- With the backing of the home crowd, Morocco is warming up for a decisive fixture against Nigeria at 10pm. While the Super Eagles seek to improve their knockout stage record, fans of the Atlas Lions are wagering that their national team will walk away victorious. The match will also be broadcast on BeIN Sports Max 1.
English footie is also under the spotlight tonight with a fiery London Derby. Chelsea and Arsenal are facing off in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals at 10pm. Last night, Man City sent the defending champions home packing 2-0, strengthening their position ahead of the return leg. You can watch the match on BeIN Sports 1.
Other major European fixtures on our radar:
- Real Madrid vs. Albacete — Copa del Rey (10pm, watch on MBC Shahid);
- Inter Milan vs. Lecce — Serie A (9:45pm, watch on Starzplay);
- FC Köln vs. Bayern Munich — Bundesliga (9:30pm, watch on MBC Action).