AFCON: Morocco Beat Cameroon, Reach Semi-Finals

As of: January 10, 2026 12:43 a.m

Host Morocco stormed into the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 (1-0) win against Cameroon. Brahim Diáz was not uninvolved – he was also successful in the fifth game of the tournament. The winner of the game between Nigeria and Algeria awaits the Moroccans in the semi-finals.

Morocco, which last reached the semi-finals in 2004 and won the title in 1976, could once again rely on Diáz. Diáz, 26, is under contract with Real Madrid, where he is known as someone who can dribble and has an overview. As a goalscorer, however, he appeared sporadically for the “Royal”.

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Diáz – he is also a goalscorer for Morocco

At the Africa Cup, however, he showed that he was very good at scoring goals. He scored the opening goal against Cameroon in the 26th minute when he hit his thigh from a corner. It was Diáz’s fifth goal of the tournament – he scored in every game.

Ismael Saibari (PSV Eindhoven), it was the decision (74th).

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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