Host nation Morocco has secured a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, following a commanding 2-0 victory over Cameroon. The highly anticipated quarter-final clash took place on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Goals in either half sealed the memorable triumph for the Atlas Lions. Brahim Díaz opened the scoring in the 26th minute, continuing his impressive form in the tournament. Ismael Saibari extended Morocco's lead in the 74th minute, securing the win. This victory marks a significant achievement for Morocco, as it's their first appearance in the AFCON semi-finals in 22 years, having last reached this stage in 2004. The win also held added significance by ending Morocco's historical struggle against Cameroon in AFCON encounters. Morocco's journey to the semi-finals was met with an enthusiastic home crowd, providing a powerful atmosphere throughout the match. Cameroon, despite their efforts, struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against a resolute Moroccan defence. The hosts demonstrated a strong and composed performance, maintaining control of the game. Morocco will now prepare to face the winner of the quarter-final match between Algeria and Nigeria, which is scheduled to determine their opponent in the next stage of the competition.