Morocco enters this quarterfinal matchup after a rollercoaster performance throughout the tournament, knowing that only their best display of resilience and agility will carry them through.
On Friday, they played against Cameroon and started the game strongly. Brahim Díaz and Ismael Saibari scored goals in each half, which helped Morocco reach the semifinals for the first time since 2004.
The hosts’ triumph against Cameroon came on the heels of Senegal’s earlier win over Mali in Tangier, where the former African champions narrowly secured a 1-0 victory against their opponents.
Díaz has been a key player for Morocco, scoring four goals in the tournament. He scored against Comoros, Mali, and Zambia before starting the scoring in the quarterfinals at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Morocco secured their first AFCON semifinal appearance in 22 years with a second goal from Saibari, assisted by Ezzalzouli’s set-piece.
The team managed the final minutes calmly as the crowd cheered. They now await the winner of the Algeria vs. Nigeria semifinal on January 14 as they pursue their first continental title since 1976.
