Morocco Sinks Cameroon to Reach AFCON Semis; Brahim Diaz's Historic Scoring Streak Continues

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News18•10-01-2026, 07:42
Morocco Sinks Cameroon to Reach AFCON Semis; Brahim Diaz's Historic Scoring Streak Continues
- •Hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in the AFCON quarter-finals, advancing to the semifinals and keeping their title hopes alive.
- •Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz scored his fifth goal in five tournament matches, opening the scoring in the 26th minute.
- •Ismael Saibari sealed the victory with a second-half strike, securing Morocco's spot in the semi-finals.
- •Coach Walid Regragui praised Diaz as the 'X-factor' and highlighted the historic achievement for Morocco, reaching the AFCON semi-finals for the first time in 22 years.
- •Morocco, Africa’s top-ranked team, will face a tougher challenge in the semi-finals against either Algeria or Nigeria.
Why It Matters: Morocco secured a historic AFCON semi-final berth with a 2-0 win over Cameroon, fueled by Brahim Diaz's continued scoring prowess.
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