Cameroon vs Morocco 0-2: AFCON 2025 quarterfinal – as it happened

The live coverage of Cameroon vs Morocco in Friday’s AFCON quarterfinal clash has ended.

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4 - Senegal have won four games in a same CAF Africa Cup of Nations edition for the fourth time ever, after 2002 (4 - runner-up), 2019 (5 - runner-up) and 2021 (4 - winner). Belief. #MLISEN #AFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/k1rtcZZNrv

— OptaJean (@OptaJean) January 9, 2026

Click here to read our full match report following the match in Rabat.

Our focus now turns to Saturday’s early kickoff: Algeria vs Nigeria in the AFCON quarterfinals.

A test of a formidable defence against a lethal attack will be on display when North African giants Algeria take on former champions Nigeria in the most eagerly-awaited quarterfinal in Marrakesh.

You can read all about the match here.

“It was not an ‌easy match because we played against a very talented Mali team ⁠but we achieved our objective,” said Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw.

“If we had been more clinical in front of goal we could have scored more goals but what is more important today is for us to have qualified for the semifinal.”

The 2-0 defeat in Friday’s quarterfinal marks the end of Cameroon’s campaign at AFCON 2025.

Few gave Cameroon much of a chance in the Africa Cup of Nations after off-the-field issues marred their buildup to the tournament, but the Indomitable Lions stood firm in the face of adversity to reach the last eight.

Despite their valiant effort, they couldn’t get the better of the hosts, who enjoyed the support of their home crowd.

5 - Players to score in five separate matches at a single CAF Africa Cup of Nations tournament:

1974 - Ndaye Mulamba for DR Congo
2010 - Gedo for Egypt
2022 - Vincent Aboubakar for Cameroon
2025 - Brahim Díaz for Morocco

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— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 9, 2026

Brahim Diaz scored for the fifth game in a row at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon ⁠2-0 in their quarterfinal clash on Friday to keep alive their hopes of a first continental title in 50 years.

Ismael Saibari was also on target in another ⁠workmanlike display in which Morocco were efficient enough, but also created little in the way of chances, netting from two of their three shots on target.

Cameroon had a strong shout ‌for a penalty in the second half after what looked like a foul on Bryan Mbeumo, but ‌they too battled in the final third and ‌did not force home ⁠goalkeeper Yassine Bounou into a save in the 90 minutes.

Morocco face the winner of Saturday’s ‌third quarterfinal between Algeria and Nigeria in the next round, a tie that will be played in Rabat on Wednesday.

Senegal beat Mali 1-0 in Friday’s first quarterfinal before Morocco won 2-0 against Cameroon.

Senegal will face the winner of Egypt vs Ivory Coast, while Morocco will be up against the winner of Algeria vs Nigeria.

The Atlas Lions have reached the semifinals for the first time since 2004, when they finished runners-up.

Can they match that campaign, or even go beyond that?

Only time will tell. For now, it’s party time in all of Morocco!

The hosts and pre-tournament favourites will face either Algeria or Nigeria in the semifinals.

They will know their opponent on Saturday, at the end of that 16:00 GMT quarterfinal.

The Atlas Lions are eyeing the country’s second title, 50 years after their maiden title triumph.

A bunch of Moroccan players, including Diaz, run onto the pitch from the sidelines as the Atlas Lions seal their spot in the AFCON 2025 semifinals!

They beat Cameroon 2-0 in Rabat, thanks to Diaz’s first-half goal coupled with Saibiri’s sublime strike in the second half.

FULL-TIME! 🇨🇲🇲🇦

Morocco seals a 2-0 win over Cameroon. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 | @tecnomobile pic.twitter.com/D6YZ50VMoL

— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) January 9, 2026

Mbeumo drives into the box from the right side, but his Manchester United teammate Mazraoui clears for a corner.

Mbeumo’s subsequent delivery is collected safely by Bounou.

90+4 mins: Cameroon 0-2 Morocco

Mbeumo stands up for the set-piece, but a Moroccan defender clears the ball.

About three minutes left now.

90+3 mins: Cameroon 0-2 Morocco

A brief period of added time is announced in Rabat.

Moroccan fans can start their party. Their team is all but confirmed a spot in the AFCON 2025 semifinals!

For Cameroon, though, an admirable journey, one that started in the face of adversity, ends at the quarterfinal stage. They outdid expectations by reaching the knockouts and should take pride in their efforts.

90+2 mins: Cameroon 0-2 Morocco

Diaz is taken off, as he caps another brilliant performance at AFCON 2025, in which he scored his fifth goal of the tournament.

He makes way for Igamane.

90 mins: Cameroon 0-2 Morocco

Saibari, the scorer of the second goal, makes way for Rahimi, while Targhalline replaces Ezzalzouli.

Less than five minutes, plus added time, to go in Rabat.

87 mins: Cameroon 0-2 Morocco

It’s at the edge of the box on the left side, quite literally in the best possible shooting range.

Ezzalzouli steps up for it, but kicks it straight into the Cameroonian wall of defenders.

85 mins: Cameroon 0-2 Morocco

Unless Cameroon spring a surprise, Moroccan fans can start booking their tickets for the semifinals.

Thanks to goals from Diaz and Saibari, the Atlas Lions look set to face either Algeria or Nigeria for a place in the AFCON final.

83 mins: Cameroon 0-2 Morocco

Kofane is replaced with Eyong, Baleba makes way for Onana, and Namaso is off for Magri.

Cameroon have just one more change left.

78 mins: Cameroon 0-1 Morocco