The Africa Cup is approaching its final phase. This Saturday, Cameroon and Morocco They will face each other this Friday to achieve a place in the semifinals of the competition. The path that has led both teams to these quarter finals … It has been very different, although just as intense.
Morocco arrives pushed by the talent of Brahim Díaz, who was the lifesaver of the Atlas Lions in the round of 16 against Tanzania. When the match was most stuck, in which the Moroccans suffered more than expected, the Madrid player appeared to score his fourth goal of the tournament and give the host team a 1-0 victory.
Cameroon, for its part, is in this phase after defeating South Africa 2-1. Christian Kofanein only his third international appearance, signed an impressive header to make the score 2-0. And, when South Africa pressed with the goal of Evidence Makgopaemerged Devis Epassy with a series of stops to maintain the result.
Today’s match will be the first meeting between the two in the AFCON of this century, the first meeting in the playoffs in almost 40 years and the fourth duel in the history of the tournament. Cameroon has never lost to Morocco in the competition (two wins and one draw) and advanced on the three previous occasions: 1986, 1988 and 1992. However, the hosts remain the favorites in this edition.
What time is the Cameroon – Morocco quarterfinal of the Africa Cup today
Cameroon and Morocco will meet in the quarterfinals of the East Africa Cup Friday, January 9, 2026in it Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabatlocated in the capital.
It is one of the most impressive venues in the country, it can house about 70.000 aficionados and it is called to be the epicenter of the tournament, since the semifinals and final would also be played here. The decisive event for the title is set for Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Where to watch Cameroon – Morocco in the Africa Cup on television and online today
In Spain, the meeting will be broadcast by M+ Let’s go (Dial 8, 50) y M+ Let’s go BAR (Dial 304). It is also included in the subscription of 9.99 euros per month offered by Movistar Plus+so that platform clients who have obtained it will be able to enjoy it.