Cameroon vs Morocco: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Manasi PathakJanuary 8, 2026 at 05:28 PM

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Cameroon faces Morocco in a highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarterfinal match. The game takes place on Friday, January 9th at 8pm (19:00 GMT) at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Hosts Morocco, considered favorites, are under pressure to win their first AFCON title in 50 years. Cameroon, despite internal conflicts involving their federation and sports ministry leading to a coaching change and squad adjustments, reached the quarterfinals. The match features notable players like Brahim Diaz, Achraf Hakimi, Bryan Mbeumo, and Carlos Baleba. The winner will advance in the tournament.

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Achraf Hakimi 30% Brahim Diaz 30% FIFA World Cup 40% Rabat ×250% Marc Brys ×460% Samuel Eto'o ×470% Africa Cup of Nations 2025 ×480% Cameroon ×1090% Morocco ×790%

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