While the headlines will focus on the result, the night belonged to Ismael Saibari, who was officially crowned the TotalEnergies Man of the Match. The PSV Eindhoven star was the heartbeat of the Atlas Lions, capping off a tireless performance with the goal that effectively killed off the Indomitable Lions' hopes of a comeback.
The "Brahim" Streak Continues
Morocco wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the 26th minute, Real Madrid sensation Brahim Díaz found the net for the fifth consecutive game, steering home a flicked-on corner from captain Achraf Hakimi. With this strike, Díaz joins an elite club, becoming only the second player in AFCON history to score in five straight matches.
Saibari’s Decisive Blow
Despite a spirited second-half response from Cameroon, they struggled to register a single shot on target against a rock-solid Moroccan defense. In the 74th minute, Ismael Saibari put the game to bed. After a scramble in the box, Saibari showed incredible composure to sweep the ball into the bottom corner, sending the 64,000 fans in Rabat into a frenzy.
"We are fighting together to win the title," Saibari said after receiving his award. "Our fans supported us massively and never doubted us. Now, the aim is the final."
Match Summary: Cameroon 0 - 2 Morocco
| Category | Details |
| Goals | B. Díaz (26'), I. Saibari (74') |
| Man of the Match | Ismael Saibari (Morocco) |
| Attendance | 64,000+ (Sold Out) |
| The Record | Morocco's first AFCON Semi-Final since 2004 |
What’s Next? A Date with Destiny
Morocco’s victory has set up a mouth-watering Semi-Final clash. They will now wait to face the winner of tonight's "titanic" battle between Nigeria and Algeria.
For Cameroon, the exit marks a disappointing end to a turbulent campaign. The Indomitable Lions will head home to regroup, while the Atlas Lions look more and more like the team to beat on their home soil.