Completed — Morocco and Cameroon concluded their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final match with a confirmed result on January 9, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The host nation’s national football team secured a 2-0 victory over the Cameroon national football team in a knockout round match of the continental tournament, advancing Morocco to the semi-final stage of the competition. The match took place in the evening as part of the CAF-organized Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

The first goal of the match was scored in the 26th minute by Brahim Díaz of Morocco, marking yet another goal for the forward in this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. Díaz’s goal came after a corner kick was delivered into the penalty area and deflected into the net, giving Morocco the lead in the first half. Later in the match, Ismael Saibari extended the advantage with a goal in the 74th minute, securing the two-goal margin that would decide the outcome.

Both national teams fielded their officially confirmed lineups, with Morocco playing at home in front of supporters at the stadium in Rabat and Cameroon competing as visitors. Officials from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) oversaw the match, with the match referee carrying out on-field decisions throughout the game. The win for Morocco prevented Cameroon from progressing further in the tournament, as the round of eight is a single-elimination stage in the AFCON format.

In terms of tournament progression, Morocco’s victory sets up a semi-final match scheduled later in the competition, where they are expected to face one of the winners from the Algeria vs. Nigeria quarter-final tie. The win moves Morocco closer to a potential title in the Africa Cup of Nations, a feat the country has not achieved in several decades.

According to official match statistics, Cameroon was unable to score and did not register a shot on target during the game. While Cameroon showed effort in attack at times, including set-piece opportunities, they did not break through Morocco’s defensive organization. Following the match, team officials from both sides prepared for their next fixtures and media commitments as the tournament continues its scheduled timeline.

At this stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, official tournament organizers continue to confirm details regarding upcoming match dates and venues for the semi-finals and final match, which is scheduled for January 18, 2026, at the same stadium in Rabat. The competition remains ongoing, with subsequent rounds to be contested as per the CAF schedule.

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Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in AFCON quarter-final