AFCON2025 : Hosts Morocco thump Cameroon to march into semis

Morocco, are now two games away from reaching continental success.

The Atlas Lions only AFCON title was lifted in 1976. 

Brahim Diaz has 5 goals to his name in as many games played at this year’s AFCON.

Hosts, Morocco continued their sensational run at the 2025 CAF Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON) as they roared past Cameroon in a 2-0 win to advance the semi-finals.

Goals in either half from Real Madrid ace Brahim Diaz and Ismail Saibari earned the Atlas Lions their first ever victory over Cameroon at Africa’s flagship competition.

In the previous three meetings, Morocco always stumbled whenever the two met but this time bouyed by the home crowd at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the hosts took matters into their own hands.

The Moroccans were dominant from on set, with Cameroon finding difficulty in controlling play in middle of the park and pressure escalating on the Indomitable lions.

Having a tournament to remember, Brahim Diaz finally broke the deadlock in the 26th minute to put Morocco ahead, connecting from El Kaabi flick inside the box.

Cameroon came recharged on return for the final stanza, though their efforts to mount a comeback were thwarted by a well disciplined Morocco backline marshalled by Nayef Aguerd.

Morocco put the game beyond doubt with quarter an hour left on the clock, Ismail Saibari scoring a second goal that extinguished hope of the Cameroonians.

The North African giants in search of a second title since reaching their maiden success in 1976, will now battle the victor between Algeria and Super Eagles of Nigeria in the semi-finals.