Cameroon Vs Morocco Highlights, AFCON 2025-26 Quarter-Final: Atlas Lions Cruise Into Semi-Finals With 2-0 Win

Welcome to our live blog - it’s Cameroon vs Morocco, a quarter-final with history, pressure, and a roaring Rabat crowd. Stick around for live updates, key moments, and team news as the drama unfolds. This one’s set up to deliver.

The Cameroon vs Morocco, AFCON 2025 quarter-final match will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. It will not be telecast on any TV channel in the country.

After concerns over officiating standards, the Confederation of African Football has confirmed a revised refereeing setup for the AFCON quarter-finals, with Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida appointed to oversee the high-profile Cameroon vs Morocco clash on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Rabat.

CAF has strengthened the officiating team and VAR structure for the knockout stage, naming Ghana’s Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea as Video Assistant Referee, underlining the confederation’s push to restore confidence, reduce controversy, and ensure the focus stays firmly on the football as the tournament reaches its decisive phase.

Kickoff at Rabat! The whistle blows, and we’re off for the second AFCON 2025 quarter-final! Cameroon and Morocco are underway, and the atmosphere is electric here at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

Early drama! Morocco’s El Aynaoui goes down after his shot bounces off Kotto’s shoulder, he’s on the ground appealing for a penalty, but the referee waves it away. No spot-kick this time, much to the home fans’ disappointment.

The Rabat crowd is in full voice! Thousands of Moroccan fans are letting out loud whistles every time Cameroon touch the ball, trying to shake the five-time champions early on.

The noise is deafening, and it’s creating a proper intimidating vibe for the team in green and red. Can Cameroon keep their cool under the pressure?

Morocco take the lead! The stadium erupts as Brahim Diaz finds the back of the net, 1-0 to the hosts! It all started when Tolo managed to clear El Aynaoui’s cross, only for Morocco to win a corner. Hakimi whipped it in perfectly, El Kaabi soared high with a towering header, and Diaz used every bit of his craft to steer it into the net.

That’s Diaz’s fifth goal of the tournament, and he’s now scored in every single AFCON 2025 match so far. Morocco are buzzing, and the crowd is going absolutely wild.

Chaos on the sidelines as Cameroon and Morocco staff clash after Ezzalzouli tumbles in the box. The Moroccan shouts for a foul on Ebimbe, while Cameroon insist it was off the ball.

After a brief debate, the referee lets it slide, and the game keeps rolling.

The fourth official signals 5 minutes of stoppage at the end of the first half—plenty of time for one last twist before the break.

It’s 1-0 to Morocco at the break, thanks to Diaz’s fifth goal of the tournament. The winger continues his incredible streak, keeping the hosts in front.

Morocco have controlled the game so far, pressing high and creating chances with quick, sharp attacking play. Cameroon have had their moments but suffered a blow with Tchamadeu going off injured and a few decisions not going their way. The second half promises even more drama.

Elsewhere, Senegal booked their first AFCON 2025 semi-final spot with a 1-0 win over 10-man Mali in Tangiers. Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half strike made the difference, while Yves Bissouma’s sending off in added time left Mali with no way back.

Despite a few crucial saves from goalkeeper Djigui Diarra, Senegal held on and will now face either Ivory Coast or seven-time winners Egypt in the semi-finals.

Change for Cameroon. Koudou is sent on as Ebimbe makes way, Cameroon’s second switch of the night. A bit of a revolving door too, Ebimbe had only come on earlier after Tchamadeu was forced off injured.

Just over half an hour left in Rabat for the Indomitable Lions to find a response.

Cameroon shout for a penalty! Mbeumo darts in from the right, cuts inside and goes down in the box, immediately pointing to the spot after contact with Masina.

The referee isn’t buying it though, no penalty, play on. The Indomitable Lions are furious, and the pressure is building.

Big chance for Cameroon! Mbeumo whips in a superb corner and it sails all the way to the back post. N’Koudou rises, gets his head to it, but it drifts wide of the target. That was the moment the Indomitable Lions were waiting for.

GOAL! Morocco strike again! Rabat explodes for a second time and this one feels massive. Saibiri steps up from the free-kick and keeps it low and deadly, drilling his shot from around 15 yards straight into the bottom right corner. No chance for the keeper.

The Atlas Lions have doubled their lead, and it’s hard not to feel this could be the decisive blow for Cameroon.

Fresh legs for Morocco. With the job nearly done, the Atlas Lions make a double switch, goal-scorer Saibiri heads off to warm applause as Rahimi comes on, while Targhalline replaces Ezzalzouli.

There’s under five minutes left, plus stoppage time, and Morocco are firmly in control now.

The fourth official signals five minutes added on, and the party has already started in the stands. Moroccan fans know what’s coming, the Atlas Lions are moments away from the semi-finals.

For Cameroon, this looks like the end of a brave run. After navigating chaos and doubt to reach the knockouts, the Indomitable Lions can walk away with their heads held high.

The Atlas Lions have booked their first semi-final spot since 2004, when they finished as runners-up. Can they go one better this time and finally lift the trophy? Only time will tell, but for now, it’s celebrations all over Morocco.

That's a wrap! We’ll be back with another live blog soon. Until then, goodbye!