Morocco has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Tanzania on Sunday night.
The host nation faced a disciplined defensive effort from the Taifa Stars at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, finally breaking the stalemate in the second half to keep their title hopes alive.
The decisive moment arrived in the 64th minute when midfielder Brahim Diaz found the back of the net. Diaz capitalized on a precise assist from Achraf Hakimi, firing a sharp shot from a narrow angle that proved too difficult for the Tanzanian goalkeeper to stop.
While Morocco controlled over 70 percent of the possession, they found it difficult to convert their dominance into goals during a tense first half.
Tanzania, appearing in the knockout stages for the first time in 45 years, exit the tournament after a resilient performance. Despite their defensive organization, they were unable to register a shot on target against a solid Moroccan backline.
The Atlas Lions now progress to the final eight, maintaining their perfect defensive record in the competition so far.
