US EditionAfcon 2025: Cameroon 0-2 Morocco - Host Nation Through to Semi-Finals
Morocco advanced to the AFCON semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Cameroon, scoring both goals from set-pieces, marking their first semi-final appearance since 2004.
- On Friday, January 9, 2026, Morocco beat Cameroon 1-0 in Rabat, reaching their first AFCON semi-final since 2004.
- Scoring from set-pieces decided the game as Achraf Hakimi's corner led to Brahim Diaz's opener, while a late cross set up Ismael Saibari’s goal amid Cameroon's injury struggles and a denied penalty appeal.
- Brahim Diaz continued his scoring run with his fifth goal, and PSV Eindhoven winger Ismael Saibari's second in the 74th minute sealed the win 15 minutes from full-time.
- The win sets Morocco up to face either Algeria or Nigeria in the semi-final, while Cameroon's exit was compounded by Junior Tchamadeu's likely serious knee injury.
- Officiating changes preceded a game marked by heated sidelines and penalty controversy as CAF appointed Dahane Beida and Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea amid concerns over refereeing standards.
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