Host nation Morocco has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a dominant 2-0 victory over Cameroon at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat. Goals in each half from Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari ensured the Atlas Lions continued their quest for a first continental title since 1976.
Okay News reports that the match was played in an electric atmosphere reminiscent of Morocco’s historic 2022 World Cup run.
Brahim Diaz opened the scoring in the 26th minute, bundling home a flick-on from Ayoub El Kaabi to net his fifth goal of the tournament—a new record for a Moroccan player in a single AFCON edition. Ismael Saibari sealed the win in the 74th minute, firing in a low drive after pouncing on a loose ball from a set-piece.
Walid Regragui’s side faced little threat from a Cameroon team that struggled to find its rhythm in an ill-tempered encounter. With this victory, Morocco advances to the semi-finals on Wednesday, where they will face the winner of the highly anticipated quarter-final clash between Nigeria and Algeria.
