Morocco and Cameroon have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations, with Morocco defeating Tanzania 1-0 and Cameroon beating South Africa 2-1. Brahim Díaz scored the winning goal for Morocco, his fourth in four games, securing a crucial victory for the host nation. The match was played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, which will continue to host Morocco’s games as long as they progress in the tournament.
Cameroon’s victory over South Africa was their first against the team since 1992. Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane scored the goals for Cameroon, with Tchamadeu opening the scoring in the 34th minute and Kofane adding a second in the 47th minute. South Africa’s Evidence Makgopa scored a late consolation goal in the 88th minute, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
The win sets up a quarterfinal showdown between Cameroon and the host nation, Morocco, on Friday. Morocco is seeking to win the Africa Cup of Nations title, while Cameroon is a five-time winner of the tournament. The competition is heating up, with several teams still in contention for the title.
In other matches, Egypt will face Benin and Nigeria will face Mozambique on Monday in the round of 16. These matches will determine the remaining quarterfinalists and add to the excitement of the tournament. The Africa Cup of Nations is one of the most prestigious international football tournaments in Africa, featuring the best teams and players from the continent.
With the quarterfinals approaching, the stakes are high, and the competition is expected to intensify. Morocco’s victory has kept their title hopes alive, and they will face a tough test against Cameroon in the next round. The tournament continues to attract attention from football fans around the world, and the upcoming matches are highly anticipated. The Africa Cup of Nations will conclude on January 18, with the final match scheduled to take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
