AFCON 2025: Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 to book semi-final spot

Hosts Morocco booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a composed 2–0 victory over Cameroon in Friday’s quarter-final encounter, keeping alive their dream of lifting a first continental title in 50 years.

Brahim Diaz once again proved decisive, scoring for the fifth consecutive match at the tournament to put the Atlas Lions ahead. Ismael Saibari added the second as Morocco delivered another efficient, if unspectacular, performance, converting two of their three shots on target.

While Morocco controlled large spells of the contest, clear-cut chances were few and far between.

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Cameroon had a strong appeal for a penalty waved away in the second half following what appeared to be a foul on Bryan Mbeumo. However, the Indomitable Lions struggled in the final third and failed to register a single save from Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou over the 90 minutes.

The Atlas Lions will now turn their attention to the semi-finals, where they are set to face the winner of Saturday’s quarter-final clash between Algeria and Nigeria. The last-four tie will be played in Rabat on Wednesday.

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