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| Team Morocco |
Morocco are through to the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 after edging a stubborn Cameroon side in a tense quarter-final clash that kept fans on their feet until the final whistle.
Playing in front of a charged home crowd, the Atlas Lions showed maturity, control, and tactical discipline to overcome the five-time champions in a match that had all the ingredients of a classic AFCON heavyweight showdown.
Both teams approached the game with caution, knowing that one mistake could end their tournament. Cameroon relied on physicality and quick transitions, while Morocco dominated possession, dictating the tempo through their experienced midfield.
The first half was marked by tight defending, crunching tackles, and a battle for midfield supremacy. Despite a few half-chances on both ends, neither goalkeeper was seriously troubled before the break.
The deadlock was finally broken through the 26th minute – Brahim DÃaz (1-0): The Real Madrid forward continued his remarkable goal-scoring streak at AFCON 2025, heading home from close range after Ayoub El Kaabi’s knock-down off captain Achraf Hakimi’s corner. This marked DÃaz’s fifth goal in five consecutive matches — a new record for a Moroccan player in a single AFCON tournament.
In 74th minute, Ismael Saibari a Morocco forward doubled their lead with a composed finish from inside the box, sealing the victory and dousing Cameroon’s hopes of a comeback.
Cameroon responded with urgency, pushing men forward in search of an equaliser. Their best chance came late in the game from a dangerous set-piece, but Morocco’s defence held firm, clearing their lines under intense pressure.
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| Team Cameroon |
As the minutes ticked away, Morocco displayed remarkable game management. They slowed the tempo, retained possession smartly, and frustrated Cameroon’s attacking efforts. The final whistle confirmed a famous victory for the hosts, who now stand just one step away from the AFCON final.
For Morocco, this result is more than just progression — it is a statement of intent. Backed by a passionate home support and boasting one of the most balanced squads in the tournament, the Atlas Lions are now genuine favourites to lift the trophy on home soil.
For Cameroon, it is a painful exit. Despite their rich AFCON history, the Indomitable Lions once again fall short in a crucial knockout encounter, leaving fans to reflect on what might have been.
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS: 🇨🇲 0–2 🇲🇦
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) January 10, 2026
DÃaz and Saibari lead Morocco to the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 semi-finals. pic.twitter.com/9Bd2COwhIv
Morocco will now shift focus to the semi-finals, where they await the winner of the other quarter-final fixtures. With confidence soaring and belief growing, the dream of continental glory is very much alive for the North African giants.
