Diaz scores again as Morocco edge out Cameroon in AFCON 2025 quarterfinal

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesJanuary 9, 2026 at 10:36 PM

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In the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal, host nation Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 on Friday, January 9, 2026. Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz scored his fifth consecutive goal of the tournament, opening the scoring in the 26th minute, while Ismael Saibari added another goal. Morocco's victory keeps their hopes alive for their first continental title in 50 years. Cameroon had a penalty shout in the second half, but ultimately failed to challenge the Moroccan goalkeeper. Morocco will now face the winner of the Algeria-Nigeria quarterfinal in Rabat on Wednesday. Diaz left the field with a thigh injury, raising concerns for Morocco's coach.

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Ayoub El Kaabi 30% Abde Ezzalzouli 30% Walid Regragui 30% Yassine Bounou 40% Bryan Mbeumo 40% Achraf Hakimi ×340% Ismael Saibari ×250% Real Madrid ×260% Cameroon ×270% AFCON 2025 ×270% Morocco ×680% Brahim Diaz ×490%

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