"Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz continues 2025 AFCON scoring streak as Morocco edge out Cameroon in quarterfinals. Brahim Diaz scored for the fifth game in a row at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their quarterfinal clash on Friday to keep alive their hopes of a first continental title in 50 years. Ismael Saibari was also on target in another workmanlike display in which Morocco were efficient enough"
"The hosts took the lead in the 26th minute via the prolific Diaz as the Real Madrid player showed his scoring instinct. Achraf Hakimi's corner was headed goalwards by Ayoub El Kaabi, and Diaz deflected the ball in from close range. He has now scored in each of Morocco's five games and extends his own record for most goals by a Moroccan at a single Cup of Nations finals,"
"Cameroon had a strong shout for a penalty in the second half after what looked like a foul on Bryan Mbeumo, but they too battled in the final third and did not force home goalkeeper Yassine Bounou into a save in the 90 minutes. Morocco, who have yet to concede a goal in open play at the finals, face the winner of Saturday's third quarterfinal between Algeria and Nigeria in the next round, a tie that will be played in Rabat on Wednesday."
Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal as Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz scored for a fifth consecutive game. Ismael Saibari added a second goal as Morocco converted two of their three shots on target while creating few clear chances. Cameroon contested a second-half penalty appeal after a foul on Bryan Mbeumo but failed to test goalkeeper Yassine Bounou during normal time. Morocco have yet to concede a goal in open play at the finals. Diaz left late with a heavily strapped thigh, raising fitness concerns ahead of the semifinal.
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